Hot Water Cornbread

Name: Hot Water Cornbread
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal; 🧂 1 teaspoon salt; 🍬 1 teaspoon white sugar; 💧 ¾ cup boiling water; 1 tablespoon bacon grease; 1 cup bacon grease, or as needed

Cost $3.5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

15 Min
6 Servings
$3.5

Hot Water Cornbread

Cost $3.5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

15 Min
6 Servings
$3.5

INGREDIENTS

Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
- 🍬 1 teaspoon white sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 💧 ¾ cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon bacon grease
- 1 cup bacon grease, or as needed

STEPS

Gather all ingredients.

Combine cornmeal, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. Add boiling water and 1 tablespoon bacon grease; stir until the bacon grease melts.

Pour bacon grease to a depth of 1/2-inch in a large skillet; heat to 375°F (190°C).

Shape cornmeal mixture into 12 flattened balls using a heaping tablespoon as a measuring guide.

Fry the shaped balls, turning once, in hot oil until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes each batch. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

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Calories

2
Protein
16
Carbs
3
Fats

💡 Use freshly rendered bacon grease for authentic flavor.Serve with maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness.Avoid overcrowding the skillet to ensure proper frying and crispiness.