Creole Hot Water Cornbread

A very simple recipe. These crispy little patties are fried and served warm, drizzled with honey, maple syrup or honey butter.

Original recipe makes 12 patties

Ingredients

1 2/3 cups cornmeal
3/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 3/4 teaspoons white sugar
5 teaspoons shortening
1 1/4 cups boiling water
lard for frying

  • PREP

    15 mins

  • COOK

    7 mins

  • READY IN

    22 mins

Directions

  1. Combine the cornmeal, Creole seasoning, onion, and sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in boiling water and shortening; stir until the shortening melts.
  2. Melt lard or bacon fat to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large skillet; bring to a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) over medium-high heat. Shape heaping tablespoons of the dough into flattened balls (thickness is a personal preference). Fry in hot oil, turning once, until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition

Calories: 129 kcal
Carbohydrates: 15.9 g
Cholesterol: 4 mg
Fat: 6.5 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 1.4 g
Sodium: 31 mg

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