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Southern Hot Water Cornbread

Hot water cornbread is a wonderful Southern recipe you will make over and over again for your family. This quick and easy recipe is delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hot Water Cornbread
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Anne Walkup

Ingredients

  • 2 cups self-rising cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • hot water boiling
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Mix cornmeal and salt in bowl.
  • Add boiling hot water until batter just sticks together.
  • Scoop and mold into balls. (I do this with my hands and make balls about the size of a walnut.
  • Drop in hot grease and fry until golden brown.