Recipes Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes Chef John's Hot Water Cornbread 5.0 (5) 5 Reviews 1 Photo This deep-fried hot water cornbread might be the most Southern of all Southern cornbreads. The taste is very familiar, but that crusty, crispy exterior makes it new and exciting. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on July 23, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Chill Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 2 cups cornmeal 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 3 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed Directions Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a bowl and whisk thoroughly until well mixed. Pour in water, and carefully mix with a spoon until combined. Add butter and mix with a spoon until combined. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a spoon or ice cream scoop to transfer 8 equal portions onto the prepared pan. Cover with plastic and press with your hands to form smooth patties about 1-inch thick. For best results, chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before frying. If needed, dough can be fried as soon as it is made. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), or heat oil, 1/2-inch deep in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Deep fry cornbread in the preheated deep fryer (or pan-fry in the preheated skillet) until nicely browned, about 3 minutes per side. Let cool about 10 minutes before serving. John Mitzewich I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 873 Calories 84g Fat 30g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 873 % Daily Value * Total Fat 84g 108% Saturated Fat 7g 36% Cholesterol 4mg 1% Sodium 510mg 22% Total Carbohydrate 30g 11% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 3g Protein 3g 6% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 106mg 8% Iron 1mg 8% Potassium 93mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.