Chef John's Hot Water Cornbread

Name: Chef John's Hot Water Cornbread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 1/2 cups boiling water; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 3 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Prep 10m

Cook 10m

Total 20m

This classic Southern recipe for Chef John's Hot Water Cornbread creates a crispy, golden brown exterior with a moist and flavorful interior. Made with just a few simple ingredients and fried to perfection, this cornbread is the perfect addition to any meal or as a satisfying snack on its own.