I tried a different recipe 2yrs ago. Once its warm, add the oil or shortening, using just enough to coat the bottom of the pan well. Thank! When summertime comes, Ill add sliced homegrown tomatoes to this favorite meal. Serving it fresh is absolutely best, but it IS possible to make hot water cornbread ahead of time. It was a constant alongside homemade vegetablesoup and often made an appearance beside chili too. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Can you add a little sugar for sweetness? Glad you enjoyed it! Quick, easy and tasty, it's the perfect accompaniment to any southern-style meal! Pour bacon grease to a depth of 1/2-inch in a large skillet; heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Again, you only want it to be about one half inch thick. Hope the cornbread turns out great for you!! I have a butter roll recipe! Sounds like maybe your oil wasnt hot enough, Christian! Keep your awesome recipes coming, we love them!!!!! Combine the cornmeal, self rising flour, and sugar in a medium sized bowl. Mine usually turn out looking just like your photos, but after adding the hot water, it spider-webbed out across my oil as it cooked and stayed mushy in the center. These pictures look delicious and reminded me of my moms hotwater corn bread. It cooks up in about half the time of regular cornbread, so it's a perfect last-minute addition to any meal. I dont have a recipe, but this one is probably pretty close https://www.southernplate.com/shortcut-butter-roll-dessert/. It was scrumptious. When I read the okra recipe I was interested in the cornbread as well. Lol. So I will give it another try. Your email address will not be published. (I can eat them by themselves), My family always had the hot water corn with fried catfish! Many people dont make brown beans like she did. This recipe can be easily doubled if you need more. It just depends on how big you want the patties to be. Ill have to be careful when I do though so mine dont disappear into the pot. I Love it. And I have to admit, its almost as good as cornbread and beans. I love how food can connect us to those amazing memories! Thanks for this wonderful recipe. Many of the older recipes call for boiling water but Ive never noticed any difference. Hot water cornbread is also known as corn pone, hoecakes, or corn dodgers. It was delicious. Can I use Jiffy Corn Muffin mix instead of Corn Meal, and will it change the texture or taste of the corn bread? Thats why we all learned by watching our mamas make this bread. Serve it warm for best results. Hoe cakes, also called corn cakes or Johnny cakes, are basically cornmeal pancakes. Oops, I forgot to mention a scant 1/2 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar or whatever acid you prefer, added to the water to make soda rise. Hi Clara, Its amazing to see and hear of all the variations on cornbread. Carefully pour the boiling water into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Then make the hot water cornbread and wrap a spoonful of the dough in the greens, placing them on top of the liquid until done. What an AMAZING idea! Raw it wont pour. Be Blessed!!! I just switched to using cast iron for cooking and was reminded that I always wanted to make his crunchy cornbread. Imake these all the time one difference i use an egg after the hot water cool down makes it so light smells like popcorn cooking lol, Me too! Who knew that in the 21st century so many of us would yearn for that particular simple but unerringly delicious cuisine. You can make yours larger or smaller, or you could easily double the recipe to make more servings. I enjoyed your hot water cornbread. This recipe was spot on. Stacey Little's Southern Food & Recipe Blog, Stacey February 28, 2017 184 Comments. How man patties did you get in total from this recipe ? My precious momma used to put canned whole kernel corn in pancake batter. Now, in a minute, Ill tell yall how to make hot water cornbread (spoiler alert, it really is the EASIEST recipe). Drain on a paper towel. I think youll enjoy the taste and hopefully youll say a prayer of thanks for those that cooked before us. At first time with jiffy mix and hot water look more like a pancake. My husband and I try to stay away from fried foods as much as possible. Thanks so much for trying my recipe Lonya! It was a staple for so many folks back in the day. Thank you for the blessings and well wishes, I hope 2019 and beyond will be your best years ever. These days, it only takes about 10 minutes from start to finish to enjoy this warm bread. Place in the pan of hot oil. Its a perfect balance and all about the texture! My Mama made something like this we called cornbread fritters and they were very good. Thanks guys!! Thank you! One of my favorite dinners! Wait, I forgot that you had to heat up a kettle of hot water first as well. GoshI do believe we have had your hot water fried cornbread everyday for lunch or supper. Cornbread at Shirley Mae's Cafe Louisville, United States of America. *Lunch Special 'til 3:30pm. You can, but it will certainly change the taste. My mother made HWC. Thank you for posting. This is interesting. Ill take fried cornbread just about any way I can get it! I never had hot water cornbread, this was great and the highlight of my meal. This batter is pretty thick. I hope you like it. It is made from the dough of scratch buttermilk biscuits and pressed into a cast iron frying pan. I do like the Southern Plate recipe Stacey posted but this one is completely different. Great recipe!!! Seriously, nothing better. thank you! ???? Hi Rosie, hope you are doing well. and pat it into patties and fry. I cant imagine what went wrong, but something sure did. . Few things in this world delight me more than my family and friends gathered around my table enjoying a meal. Directions In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, salt, pepper, sugar, garlic powder and baking powder. Id start with a few teaspoons and add more to taste. I would not suggest anything like a strong olive oil since too much of that flavor will take away from the cornbread. Divide dough in half. Im going to try it! 1 cup buttermilk In my humble opinion! You see, we kids were never in the kitchen watching her because we were busy working in the garden or fields or tobacco patch (or tobacco barn). Ingredients: 1 cup of corn meal 2 tablespoons of butter (mashed into the cornmeal) teaspoon of salt 2 teaspoons of sugar 2 teaspoons of baking powder 1 egg (* 2 cups of Crisco to fry in) Directions: Mix all the ingredients (except Crisco) together in a bowl. How could I have forgotten! You could also microwave the water to get it boiling if desired. Try this You'll obviously need two cups for this recipe. My whole family is from the south and it means a lot to raise my girls on the good stuff. I like it just by itself. Ingredients 1 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon white sugar cup boiling water 1 tablespoon bacon grease 1 cup bacon grease, or as needed Directions Combine cornmeal, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. My Mama is always having me make her a small batch. Do you serve with butter or syrup or along with greens? Folks often top these with a bit of butter or you can cover them with maple syrup and enjoy like pancakes for a sweeter treat. You must know that I appreciate your visits and that the door is always open. a meat, two sides, and Hot Water Cornbread (2pcs) Drinks. Thanks r his recipe. Jiffy Mix is a different thing. Thanks for the recipe! I was out of eggs but thought about what I could make that was simple and quick for breakfast.this was the go to options. So, its only natural that I would also have a simple hot water cornbread. Though our home is now in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and we love the wonderful food here, my sweetest memories are of the meals my mother and grandmother cooked for our family. Fit for a king or queen! I am going to try this one with less oil as mine are crispy on outside and soft on inside and his look wonderful. Be Blessed!!! These were so great!! Since the ingredients in this cornbread are so basic, it might get a little stickythats okay! Good luckif you can master her recipe you wont live to regret it and your family will remember you for years to come. I would like to try this recipe. Stacey, thank you so much for this recipe! In a heavy-bottomed pot or pan, pour in about 2 inches of corn oil for frying and heat it to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Gradually stir in enough hot water to make a thin batter. As Ive mentioned before, I think it depends on where you grew up. Very Slowly. It was allowed to cool in the pot, then she would slice the cold solid mush and fry it, crispy for me and softer for my brother who actually ate the mush. destroying the spirit and covenant of death with scriptures Its a relatively new thing here but heritage seed places have started supplying the seeds. When I was a small child up until about 12 she always scalded her cornmeal before stirring it into her cornbread batter which has eggs and flour in it. I bet it was good corn bread though. Let the batter rest while you heat up your skillet. If you've never made Hot Water Cornbread, you don't know what you're missing. My husband only liked the kind in the box! Thank you and may God continue to bless you. Talk about nostalgia. Sorry to hear you had trouble! I make my Hot water cornbread the same way. Hot Water Cornbread Recipe: Youll need these ingredients, and some hot water. When the top begins to dry, flip the cornbread over. This last time, I used my fry daddy and it was the PERFECT temperature! Im going to try refrying the leftovers tonight in a little butter and see if that helps. That just means that I personally read each and everyone before they are approved for viewing on our family friendly website. I am telling you, good is not the word! While oil is heating, add half-and-half, Vegetable oil, and onion to cornmeal mixture. Certified southern. 25 Cooking Techniques Everyone Should Know. The batter should be pourable. It was my grandmothers way to make them. And, should you ever decide that you are no longer interested, its even quicker to unsubscribe. I also like to put cracklins in it . Im going to try some larger ones next time I get the skillet hot. Cover and Refrigerate 30 60 minutes. To me, Hoe Cakes are very similar. Yummy. . -Steve. In a medium-sized bowl, add the cornmeal, salt, and sugar and mix together. Other then that exactly the same. Wondering if I use this (much cheaper than imported polenta) whether adding a drop or two of yellow colouring would be an idea? If your cornbread batter is too sticky while forming the patties, butter or grease your hands (with some cooking spray) while working and work quickly! Im so glad to hear you enjoyed the cornbread!! How can I make this without dip frying?? And, you can flip them over a time or two until you get them as browned as you prefer. To make Hot Water Cornbread, you only need the following ingredients: Cornmeal (I prefer yellow from Martha Whiteor even Quaker Oatsfor a brand) Sugar Salt Boiling Water That's literally it! Introduced this to my SC son-in-law the other day. Now that sounds like a sweet fishing trip! If you have it, fry the corn cakes in bacon drippings for an extra hint of old-fashioned flavor. I have your great cookbook as well as I have given several to my friends and they equally love the book as do I. Do not crowd the pan. I hope you dont have to wait a whole year before you get to try it. Definition of good food. Will be having this, um, probably daily! Now Id like to try the hot water cornbread. We miss him greatly. mtg play any number of lands; empower field at mile high club seats; palm beach school of nursing transcripts; dwyane wade wingspan inches. It does tend to get a bit hard once its cold so its usually the last thing made as part of the meal. I have no idea what went wrong! Thank you for your comments and for your visit today. So I put them in a bowl with some berries, honey and a splash of milk. Some folks use only cornmeal, omitting the flour. However, it does call for fewer ingredients than a traditional cornbread recipe. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Thats what my mama has always used, sothats what I use. I knew it was simple, but when in doubt of a good thing Dont Do It ???? Either will work just fine. Well be looking for you. my dad used to feed it to the chickens on his farm. Our little family cookbook has a recipe almost just like this (along with a story about how my great-grandmother made it on a wood stove). We are not tired of it YET! This is the food I grew up on and there is nothing here that isn't wonderful. I used yellow Aunt Jemima Thanks so much. Also if you love these, you will also love trying these Corn Fritters made with fresh corn. When my wife tasted them; with honey; OMG These are my new most favorite food. Pour boiling water over the cornmeal and salt. Im sorry those dumplings didnt turn out for you. I see collards and hot water cornbread on my lunch/dinner menu this week. Ive never seen it done this way, cant wait to try your recipe. Gradually mix in boiling water until batter is consistency of a thick pancake batter. Oh, Stacey.soooo good. Im sorry I was too late with the Okra recipe for you. Made these for dinner along with a pot of Beefy vegetable soup. -Steve. I greatly appreciate it and hope youll stop by again real soon. Place a skillet over Medium heat on your stove top. Powered by the ESHA Research Database 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hi Linda! Man, you just took me back to being a kid and going fishing with my papa on the burn out bridge in Texas. Heat the oil to about 350 or until glistening but not smoking. The Ultimate Southern Hot Water Cornbread Recipe, If you grew up around tables in the South, you are very familiar with hot water cornbread. Amount is based on available nutrient data. Not only is it easy its the BEST. Now Ill have to resist getting in the kitchen to make them so I can try them with strawberry jam!! Then, you had to wait for the fire to get going good so you could begin to heat up the old black cast iron skillet or griddle. Form patties as soon as barely cool enough to handle. Entres are served with two pieces of Shirley Mae's famous Hot Water Cornbread. The only difference between her recipe and yours was the amount of liquid and the fact that she used white cornmeal and she added her own baking powder, salt, etc. Cut shortening into 2-3 cups flour. I am now managing the website and will be providing updates. Your website is wonderful. Renae has written and developed recipes for Rachael Ray In Season, the Kitchn, Food52, and more. Although it was a lot for my husband and I, Ill cook the rest today. I fry them in vegetable or canola oil or any neutral oil heated to about 375 degrees. But when I made fried cornbread in patties, in a little more grease than I should have, he scarfed it up, cause he loved that crunch! So, thanks again ???? To a large bowl, add cornmeal and salt and mix well. Crisp, perfectly crunchy, easy to make and absolutely irresistible, this Hot Water Cornbread, very different from these delicious Corn Muffins , this Corn Spoonbread, Southern Cornbread or Mexican Cornbread in texture, is the best and easiest way to have cornbread on your dining room table in mere minutes! I wonder if you know the recipe for Butter Roll? This hot water cornbread is a very old-fashioned recipe. yes I wanted to ask i dont have self rising cornmeal i have yellow cornmeal is that ok to use to make this recipe. The butter strips will be placed on the center of the long side of the dough. I havent done those yet, but maybe once the frost hits the collards this year I can put that together for Taste of Southern. Hot water cornbread has, again, fewer ingredients and has more structure, like traditional cornbread. We all greatly appreciate your concern. This kinda blew my mind! Practice makes perfect, so if you dont get it quite right the first time, keep on tryin! They were good and went with my ham and beans. Once you use the egg it is no longer hot water cornbread. Fry immediately in about 1/2 inch of peanut oil until golden brown, turning to brown on both sides. No flour, no baking powderjust cornmeal, water, and salt. Place your skillet over Medium heat on your stove top and let it warm up. Have you ever made it with room temp water? Chitterlings and Baked Chick'n & Dress'n not included in Lunch Special. You can always add more flour if needed. I use self rising cornmeal and about a forth cup of course cornmeal. My auntie passed away years ago, and we havent had her hot water cornbread since then. -Steve. Beef Neckbones, mashed fresh garlic taters, fried okra and kiwi pound cake with creamy butter cream frosting. Tips for making the BEST hot water cornbread 1. Love love love all you recipes Rosie. Be Blessed!!! Ive updated the recipe to recommend a thick plastic or metal bowl. How much baking soda or salt do I add to this recipe to compensate. Once the batter is ready, just let it sit while you heat up the frying pan or griddle. Im making enough batter for about four pieces of cornbread. Thanks for posting this recipe. Just like my Aunt Nets. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Here are a few simple steps you have to follow: Step 1: Start by adding the dry ingredients, i.e., cornmeal, baking powder, and salt, in a large bowl. Place corn cakes in the hot oil and fry until browned, turning to brown both sides every 2 minutes, about 8 to 12 minutes total. This will make a biscuit dough consistency. Thanks for the recipe! Generally it takes 2 to 3 minutes per side until its done. Fast forward several years to my Husband asking if I knew about hot water cornbread and of course I boasted skills..well it turned out so Horrible, I hadnt tried making it again until Today.. My Aunts recipe called for cornmeal, seasoning & boiling water.. Soo I was skeptical, but I followed your recipe to a T.. Drain the cornbread on a plate lined with paper towels. Also, just love to eat crispy cornbread by itself!!!! Smile. How To Make Hot Water Cornbread (My Way Not Authentic) Ms Brenda Dee Place 2.14K subscribers Subscribe 630 16K views 2 years ago #msbrendadeeplace #msbrendadee Hello Everyone!! Brought tears to this foolish old womans eyes. Do you make it how I make it differently? Not a big difference from the Hoe Cake, but a little bit. Cant wait to fry some up to go with my mess of catfish. My favorite thing on the menu. The maximum upload file size: 5 MB. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes or until a medium golden brown color. 1/2 cup shortening Shed grab the mixture (as hot as it was) and make a patty and put it in the iron skillet to fry up. can go up more if you want more for taste. Its certainly not the only way to make it, and youll find many other versions of it if you just look for them. I had three pieces in the pan to begin with, but once I flipped them, I could squeeze them together enough to where I could go ahead and add the fourth one to let it begin cooking. Its still good bread, no matter how you cook it. Also good with sour cream mixed in the batter. This recipe did not work for me at all. Follow our complete, step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions to make this old fashioned Hot Water Cornbread. Either way, share your memories of this great Southern bread with us. That is how my grandmother use to make it. I just love trying new (to me) traditional recipes. Choose. Can I make this with pre-made cornbread mix and hot water? Let the batter sit for 10 minutes. Hi Paula, You may have found the one thing I havent added any sugar to. I dont put egg in the hot water cornbread but I do put egg when I cook cornbread in the oven. Hate to make you cry, but so glad it brought back memories. Thank you, I will be repeating this again tonight. . Its like peach cobbler without the peaches. He and I ate the whole plateful with new potatoes and green beans. The note at the bottom of the recipe shares how you can add a few ingredients to turn plain cornmeal into self-rising cornmeal. Frozen would work if you can find that. Then, drop the batter into the hot skillet and listen to it sizzle as it begins to cook. Uncover and pour enough milk around the dough to cover half way up the dough. Add oil to 10 inch cast iron skillet and heat over medium high heat until temperature reaches 375. Your support means more than you could ever know! Hot water cornbread is fried with oil (though, I have heard that some people actually bake it and that is a NO from me!). Be sure to stop by again real soon. Whisk in sour cream, both corns, salt and pepper to eggs. (Except for that yukky sweet stuff in the blue and white box, I cook all my cornbread on top of the stove, like a pancake. Served with fried crappie, catfish or bluegill. Love your recipes, Hi Etta! Quick and easy Hot Water Cornbread, takes just a few minutes to make. Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer. I tried other recipes, but this one is the one. She used twice as much cornmeal (self-rising) as flour, the amount depended on how many people were here to eat, lol. Absolutely! Literally, ALL kinds of cornbread (and that aint even it, yall)! Then flip it and cook it until it is golden brown on the other. Found ur recipe & it came out perfect. I never remember Mama making cornbread like this, but she did make a thin cornbread that covered pretty much the griddle. This is a classic Southern hot water cornbread recipe made with just 4 simple ingredients and fried in a cast iron skillet on the stovetop! Love that idea and the bacon grease would add so much flavor! , https://www.southernplate.com/shortcut-butter-roll-dessert/. . It holds a special place in my memories. We were a large family without a lot of money. And you too, hope you do get about before Christmas! I grew up with the regular style cornbread that you bake in the oven. You can also make a large batch and freeze some of the cakes. As always, remember to tag and follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest, subscribe to I Heart Recipes on YouTube, and check out all my cookbooks! Here are the main steps: Thats it! Youll want a little thicker batter for hush puppies, so add a little extra cornmeal and itll work perfectly. I like sweet bread. I never had the nerve to try it, but after reading your post I think I will. , My mouth is watering so much right now! Directions Step 1 In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and sugar. I appreciate the question and do hope youll stop by again real soon. So, if youre ready for a taste of the past, then lets head on out to the kitchen, and Lets Get Cooking! Maybe someone else has given it a try and can chime in to help out. You can make the batter no more than a day ahead of time and store it in the fridge (in an airtight container) until youre ready to use. My sisters and I have been searching out a way to make fried cornbread for years, literally years. Of course, it cooked a bit slower on the stove top, or even slower sitting on the hearth near the logs burning in the big fireplace. Well, first, lets talk about ingredients. Use a cup measuring scoop to add batter to the hot oil. They are essentially savory pancakes! Sounds like your mom made Collards with Cornmeal Dumplings. Aww so sweet! Hot Water Cornbread Recipe Print Recipe Prep time 12 minutes Cook time 6 minutes to 10 minutes Serves 6 Nutritional Info Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for serving 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons finely-ground cornmeal, plus more as needed 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 cup Add in boiling water. Hot Water Cornbread just seems natural for a recipe that uses cornmeal and hot water. Nothing better. Instructions. -Steve. Were from Texas and sending you blessings and good health. Weve just got it so easy these days. I add about a cup and a half and then mix until well combined. She did that twice and the third time it turn out almost like a gravy. Im glad you stopped by. -Steve. Hope youll try these and love em! I followed your instructions very closely and all I got was a big goopy mess in the pan. We had a June apple tree in out backyard and the apples werent good for much more than making fried apples with. While cornbread is a Southern staple, its origins date back thousands of years to Native American culture in Mexico. Just like many Southern recipes, there are customizations and alterations you can make to a hot water cornbread recipe. Now, yall know I have many different types of cornbread recipes on my blog. Cooked in a well greased, larded, black iron pan on the stove top. Yes, thank you for posting. I look forward to hearing how it all turns out for you. So good and so very easy!! I put minced onion is mine also but just make a patty and fry. Thank you for posting this! It is really that easy. Thank you for the yummy taste of the south Stacey, spread the love. I do hope you try the Hot Water Cornbread. We spend our summers in Ruidoso, NM. 173 reviews of Shirley Mae's Caf "This is the place I have been looking for ever since I came home to Kentucky.

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