A classic Southern favorite, perfect for pairing with any meal or enjoying as a delicious snack on its own! 🌽🍳🧂🍚💧🍽️

Ingredients:

– 2 cups cornmeal 🌽

– 1 teaspoon salt 🧂

– 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) 🍚
– Boiling water 💧
– Vegetable oil for frying 🍳

Instructions:

1. **Mix Dry Ingredients:** In a bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and sugar if using.
2. **Add Hot Water:** Slowly pour in boiling water, stirring continuously, until the mixture is thick but moldable.
3. **Heat Oil:** Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4. **Form Cornbread:** Using a spoon or your hands, form small patties from the cornmeal mixture.
5. **Fry:** Place the patties in the hot oil. Fry each side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
6. **Drain:** Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
7. **Serve:** Enjoy hot as a side dish or with your favorite toppings.

Hot Water Cornbread, also known as Corn Pone, Hoecakes, or Dodgers, is a simple and traditional Southern dish, crispy on the outside and soft inside! 🌽🍳🧂🍚💧🍽️