Fried Cornbread
Per serving
This recipe has been in my family for several generations. In Louisiana, we serve this with boiled cabbage, turnip greens, black-eyed peas, and butterbeans. It is delicious, but takes practice to make it just right.
Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Mix cornmeal and salt together in large mixing bowl.
- 2
Pour approximately 2 cups boiling water over dry ingredients.
- 3
Mix well.
- 4
After the mixture cools slightly, shape mixture into balls about the size of golfballs, one at a time. You must wet your hands with water before you make each ball.
- 5
Flatten the ball with your fingers.
- 6
Fry in skillet (preferably cast iron) with about 1/2 inch of hot oil.
- 7
Fry until golden brown on both sides.
- 8
Delicious!
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