How to Make Hot Water Cornbread | Southern, Crispy, and Full of Flavor!
Written Recipe Link: https://delicioussidedishes.com/hot-w... Y’all… this hot water cornbread is the real deal! Golden, crispy edges with that soft, melt-in-your-mouth center, just how Grandma used to make it! 🥘 This Southern staple comes together with a few simple ingredients, but it brings major comfort and flavor to your plate. Perfect next to collard greens, fried fish, or a big ol’ bowl of beans! I’m showing you step-by-step how to make this easy, old-fashioned hot water cornbread recipe that’s quick, budget-friendly, and full of soul. One bite and you’ll see why this classic is always a family favorite. In this video, you’ll learn: How to mix and shape your cornbread just right Tips for that perfect crispy crust every time Why this recipe belongs at every Southern table 🔗Sister site: www.delicioussidedishes.com Follow me on social for more! ⬇️⬇️ IG: / razzle_dazzle_life FB: / razzledazzlelife TT: / razzledazzlelife Products used: https://www.amazon.com/shop/razzle.da... ✨BE SURE TO LIKE + SHARE + FOLLOW FOR MORE DELICIOUS RECIPE IDEAS AND INSPIRATION ✨ Here are the ingredients: 1 cup Cornmeal yellow or white 1 tablespoon Sugar optional but recommended ½ teaspoon Kosher salt ½ cup Boiling water may need 2-4 more tablespoons 2 tablespoons Butter melted (unsalted butter) Instructions Add the cornmeal, salt, and sugar to a medium bowl and mix them until fully incorporated. Now heat up about 1 cup of water until it is boiling. You will only use a little over half of this water. Make sure that the water is boiling so that your cornmeal gets the proper texture you need. Once the water comes to a boil, gently begin pouring a little bit at a time into the bowl with the cornmeal. Stir the water in as you pour it. Once the cornmeal and water form a soft dough that is stiff enough to stick to the bowl, that’s when you know you’ve added enough water. Be careful not to add too much water. Now add the melted butter into the cornmeal and mix it in until fully combined. Set the dough aside and let it rest for about 7-10 minutes. While the dough is resting, heat up about ½ inch of vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°. Once the oil is hot, form the cornmeal dough into round patties that are about ½ inch thick. You should be able to make about 4 pieces of cornbread. Gently add the patties to the oil and fry them on each side for 2-3 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Once the hot water cornbread is done, remove them from the grease and place them on a cooling rack or a bed of paper towels to drain the excess grease. And enjoy!
