How to Make Hot Water Cornbread - Corn Pone Recipe
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Recipe type: Cast Iron Skillet Recipe
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Serves: 8
 
This Hot Water Cornbread / Corn Pone is easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. Perfect for camping and goes great with beans, soups, and stews.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (Cabot New York Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese)
  • 1¼ cups boiling water
  • approximately ½ cup canola oil
Instructions
  1. Mix cornmeal, butter, baking powder, salt, and sugar together in a large bowl.
  2. Gently add boiling water and mix until butter is melted and the mixture is able to hold a form when squeezed.
  3. Add Cheddar Cheese and mix thoroughly.
  4. Let rest for a couple minutes while adding oil to skillet and heating to frying temperature.
  5. Form Corn Pones into patties slightly smaller than your palm and approximately ½ inch thick.
  6. Gently place Corn Pones into the skillet without overcrowding.
  7. Fry for approximately 2 minutes per side until nicely browned.
  8. Remove, allow to cool slightly and serve warm.
Recipe by Cooking Outdoors at https://cooking-outdoors.com/how-to-make-hot-water-cornbread-corn-pone-recipe/