Hot-Water Cornbread

Submitted by KittyKitty

"A variation on making cornbread, Prepare it at the last minute, so you can serve it piping hot."

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 8 patties
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 cups white cornmeal
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 cup half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3⁄4 - 1 1⁄4 cup boiling water
• vegetable oil
• softened butter

directions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl; stir in half and half and 1 tablespoon oil. Gradually add boiling water, stirring until batter is the consistency of grits.
2. Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch into a large heavy skillet (cast iron), place over medium high heat. Scoop batter into a 1/4 cup measure;drop into hot oil, and fry in bathches 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain well on paper towels. Serve immediately with softened butter.

Reviews

[KNM5683]

I have never liked hot water cornbread. It was always missing something to me! Well I found it! It was so delicious, we were burning our mouths trying to eat it! Perfect blend of creaminess with the half and half.