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Hot-Water Cornbread

Source of Recipe


Southern Living Favorites






List of Ingredients



• 2 cups white cornmeal
  
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
  
• 1-1/4 tsp salt
  
• 1 tsp sugar
  
• 1/4 cup half-and-half
  
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  
• 3/4 cup to 1-1/4 cups boiling water *
  
• Vegetable oil
  
• *
  
• Softened butter, for serving
  






Instructions



1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl; stir in half-and-half and 1 tablespoon oil. Gradually add the boiling water; stir until batter is the consistency of grits.
   
   
2. Pour oil to a depth of 1/2-inch into a large heavy skillet; place over medium-high heat.
   
   
3. Scoop batter into a 1/4-cup measure; drop into hot oil and fry, in batches, 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain well on paper towels. Serve immediately with butter.
   
   Makes 8 cakes.
   
   






Final Comments


* The amount of boiling water you need varies depending on the type of cornmeal you use. Stone-ground cornmeal requires more liquid.