Creole Hot Water Cornbread
Description
These crispy little cornmeal patties are fried and served warm, drizzled with honey, maple syrup or honey butter. It's a very simple recipe.
Ingredients
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1 2/3 cups cornmeal
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3/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning
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1 tablespoon minced onion
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1 3/4 teaspoons white sugar
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5 teaspoons shortening
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1 1/4 cups boiling water
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lard for frying
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.