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Hot Water Cornbread

Hot Water Cornbread

Felesha Bell
Pan fried cornmeal mixed with shortening and boiling water make these Hot Water Cornbread patties a delicious staple for all southern bites!!
4.64 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Easy
Cuisine Southern
Servings 7
Calories 158 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c. buttermilk cornmeal mix
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 T. vegetable shortening
  • 1 c. water boiled
  • Vegetable or Canola Oil for pan frying

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix cornmeal mix and sugar.
  • Add shortening and boiling water; stir until all of the shortening melts.
  • Pour enough oil to coat a large nonstick skillet and heat at medium-high heat.
  • When the oil is hot enough for frying, drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the oil and flatten slightly.
  • Fry for a couple minutes or until golden brown and flip to other side.
  • Once second side is browned, drain the patties on paper towel. Say Grace and enjoy!!

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 3.7gProtein: 0.3gFat: 16.2gSaturated Fat: 1.7gFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.8g
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