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Patti Labelle Hot Water Cornbread

As you can see, making Patti Labelle Hot water cornbread at home is not challenging with our straightforward guides. Let's take a quick look at the recipe summary table if you are a bit busy:
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword a crispy outside and a soft inside, deep fried cornbread, southern-style cornbread dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 380kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large cast iron pan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 2 cups Canola oil
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ¼ cup green onions (sliced)
  • 2 tsp thyme leaves (fresh)

Instructions

Heat the oil

  • Fill a large cast iron pan with oil until the sides are halfway up.
  • Before frying, heat the Canola oil to a moderate temperature for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Avoid letting the oil sit in the pan for a long time.

Mix all ingredients prepared in advance

  • While waiting for the heating oil, combine yellow cornmeal, sugar, salt, fresh thyme leaves, and sliced green onions in a bowl.
  • Slowly pour hot water into this combination. Remember to stir well until the mixture is completely smooth.

Shape your cornbread

  • Moisten your hands with water. Carefully press your batter into large tablespoonfuls with your hands.

Deep-fry cakes

  • Cook your cornbread for approximately five minutes in batches once the Canola oil is hot.
  • Cook each side well until golden and crisp brown. Remember to rotate halfway through.

Enjoy your dish

  • After frying, you can use paper towels to drain your Patti Labelle hot water cornbread.
  • It’s time to serve your delicious cake! You can eat them with your favorite condiments, such as ketchup or mustard.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
  • Calories: 380
  • Total Fat: 26 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2 g
    • Monounsaturated Fat: 16 g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Sodium: 553 mg
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Total Carbohydrates: 35 g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3 g
    • Sugars: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg