Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of Juneteenth hot water cornbread, a cherished Southern tradition. This quick and easy recipe features a golden-brown crust and soft, buttery interior that’s perfect for soaking up your favorite chili or served alongside classic Southern dishes. With its straightforward ingredients and customizable options, this cornbread is ideal for family gatherings and celebrations, evoking nostalgia with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fine-grind cornmeal
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare an iron skillet or baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and optional sugar.
- Gradually pour boiling water into the dry mixture while stirring continuously until well combined.
- Stir in melted butter until the batter is thick but pourable.
- Pour the batter into the preheated skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg