Creole Hot Water Cornbread

Description

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

Ingredients

• 1 ⅔ cups cornmeal
• ¾ teaspoon Creole seasoning
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1 ¾ teaspoons white sugar
• 5 teaspoons shortening
• 1 ¼ cups boiling water
• lard for frying

Instructions

1. Combine the cornmeal
2. Creole seasoning
3. onion
4. and sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in boiling water and shortening; stir until the shortening melts.
5. 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
6. turning once
7. until crisp and golden brown
8. about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 7 mins

Total Time: 22 mins

Servings: 12