What do you do when your 48″ Pro Oven fails and you can’t find a replacement but still need to feed your family of 10? Lot’s of stove top youtube videos! We came across several lovely southern women who graciously demonstrated this very traditional side dish that was passed down generations. The redneck watched them all with me and when I explained that it looked like too much standing for me to manage, he offered to cook them. ♥
Traditionally served with green and some form of pig bits, we made them as a side to instant pot kale, and veggie bacon tofu saute. And for US .. it worked 😉
And it’s completely vegan, if you use (or omit) plant butter.
Hot Water Corn Bread
Ingredients
Instructions
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Mix your dry ingredients in a large heat proof bowl. And add your BOILING water, stirring all the while. The mixture will be thin, but it will thicken up as you continue to stir and the butter melts. Your consistency should be like soft grits, but you will want it to be able to hold it's shape. Some cooks use a bowl of ice water to dip their hands before molding the patties. Because the batter is still very hot, and the water helps it not stick to your hands.
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Get your cast iron VERY HOT, then add your oil. When a tiny drop of batter sizzles, you are ready to cook your corn bread.
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Cook about 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to turn them, do not pierce the crust of the cake will take in too much oil. Drain on paper towels and serve with your favorite stew, eggs or greens and tofu ;)
