Old-Fashioned Hot-Water Cornbread PT25M https://img3.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1010/7d/0/923170/300x200x90.png This basic hot water cornbread is shaped into cakes and fried in hot fat in a skillet. The hot fat can be shortening or vegetable oil, but bacon drippings would add some very nice flavor. Hot water cornbread is also known as corn pone, hoecakes, or corn dodgers. The corn cakes are an old-time Southern staple. Some people use a self-rising cornbread mix in the cakes, and some add a small amount of flour or sugar. This version is very basic. No flour, no baking powder—just cornmeal, water, and salt. 4 servings Ingredients: 1 tbsp. vegetable shortening or oil for frying 1 tsp. salt, optional 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup boiling water 1 tbsp. shortening

Old-Fashioned Hot-Water Cornbread

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( By zhanghengshuo )

This basic hot water cornbread is shaped into cakes and fried in hot fat in a skillet. The hot fat can be shortening or vegetable oil, but bacon drippings would add some very nice flavor. Hot water cornbread is also known as corn pone, hoecakes, or corn dodgers. The corn cakes are an old-time Southern staple. Some people use a self-rising cornbread mix in the cakes, and some add a small amount of flour or sugar. This version is very basic. No flour, no baking powder—just cornmeal, water, and salt.

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 167 Kcal
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 15 Mins
Total Time 25 Mins

02 Ingredients

- 1 tbsp. vegetable shortening or oil for frying
- 1 tsp. salt, optional
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tbsp. shortening

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03 Method

Step 1

Melt shortening in a heavy iron skillet. Place cornmeal and salt in a bowl. Pour boiling water over meal and salt.
Step 2

Add melted shortening; stir well. When the mixture is cool enough to handle, divide it into four portions. Shape each into a cornbread cake about 3/4-inch thick.
Step 3

Heat about 1/4-inch of shortening or oil in the skillet over medium heat. Place corn cakes in the hot oil and fry until browned, turning to brown both sides, about 4 to 6 minutes. Enjoy!

04 Author

zhanghengshuo

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Old-Fashioned Hot-Water Cornbread

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