Corn Pone (Hot Water Cornbread Recipe)

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Corn Pone (Hot Water Cornbread Recipe)

Sweet and crispy oven fried corn pone is easy to make with 5 simple ingredients, no flour or eggs needed. Enjoy as a gluten free snack any time of day with a drizzle of honey!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings: pieces

Calories: 239kcal

Author: Sommer Collier

Ingredients

1 ¼ cup yellow cornmeal not cornbread mix
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cup boiling water
¼ cup bacon grease or vegetable shortening

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the bacon grease in a large 12 to 14 inch cast-iron skillet. Then place the skillet in the oven to preheat.
Set out a mixing bowl. Combine the cornmeal, sugar, and salt in the bowl. Mix well, then pour in the boiling water and continue to mix until there are no clumps.
Remove the hot skillet from the oven. Use a 1/4 measuring cup to scoop the mixture into six portions, and place the portions of batter in the skillet. Use the back side of the measuring cup to press each portion into a 3-4 inch circle. Once all the corn pone are shaped in the skillet place them in the oven.
Bake the corn pone for 5 minutes. Carefully flip them over, and continue to bake for another 5 to 7 minutes, until golden and crispy. Serve immediately.

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Notes

If possible, use bacon grease for frying because it creates the best flavor. For a vegan option use butter-flavored vegetable shortening.

Does corn pone need to be refrigerated?

It will keep well for 1 or 2 days at room temperature. Store in an airtight bag or container, and keep in a cool and dry part of the kitchen.

Refrigerate the pieces after cooling and in a sealed container if you want to keep them for up to 5 days.

Can you freeze corn pone?

Absolutely! Let the pieces cool completely, then wrap each disc individually in plastic wrap. Place all of the corn pone in an airtight zipper bag, and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How do you reheat?

Thaw in the fridge overnight, on the counter for an hour or so, or using the "defrost" setting on your microwave. To reheat, wrap in a lightly damp paper towel and microwave on low for a few seconds at a time. Or loosely wrap in aluminum foil and bake for 5-10 minutes in a 350-degree oven.

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