Hot Water Cornbread

Serves: 5

Cierra Adams

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

43

Spice

55

Sweetness

53

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Cornmeal

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

White Sugar

1 tbsp

Shortening

Directions:

1

In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and sugar

2

Add boiling water and shortening; stir until shortening melts

3

Pour oil or bacon fat to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large skillet and heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)

4

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

5

Fry each in hot oil, turning once, until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes

6

Drain on paper towels

7

Serve at once with maple syrup or honey