Creole Hot Water Cornbread

These crispy little cornmeal patties are fried and served warm, drizzled with honey, maple syrup or honey butter. It's a very simple recipe.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 mins
• Total Time: 22 mins
• Calories: 129 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine the cornmeal, Creole seasoning, onion, and sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in boiling water and shortening; stir until the shortening melts.

Step 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.