Uncle Bill's Skillet Hot Water Cornbread
Uncle Bill's Skillet Hot Water Cornbread delivers crisp, golden edges with a tender, almost creamy center, highlighting the warm flavor of yellow cornmeal with a pinch of seasoned salt. It’s comforting and straightforward, perfect alongside beans, greens, or fried fish for a weeknight Dinner or a casual weekend spread. Serve hot to enjoy the contrast of crunchy exterior and soft interior.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
- 3
Put the cornmeal in a bowl.
- 4
Slowly pour the boiling water into the cornmeal and stir until smooth.
- 5
Stir the seasoned salt into the batter.
- 6
Drop the batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil.
- 7
Fry until the edges are brown, about 5 minutes, then flip the bread.
- 8
Flatten with a spatula and fry until the bread is cooked through and the edges are brown, about 5 minutes.
- 9
Drain on a paper towel.
- Calories 253.05 kcal Moderate
- Protein 2.6 g Low Source
- Carbs 37.6 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.87 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.46 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 4.87 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.54 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.51 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.49 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.28 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.4 mg Low Source
- Potassium 71.72 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽