Skillet Fried Corn Bread

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If you want thicker, more doughy cornbread, use less water. If you want thinner, crunchier cornbread, use more water. I sprinkle mine with a little bit of salt while it's hot from the skillet. MMMmmmmm

Servings:

Approx. Prep Time:

5 min.

Approx. Cook Time:

5 min.

Ingredients

1 cup Fine White (Plain) Corn Meal

1 to 1 1/4 cups warm water

1/2 tsp salt

Vegetable oil for frying

Directions:

Combine corn meal, water and salt; stir to make a batter. Pour 1/4-inch of oil into a 10-inch skillet and place over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, drop in batter by the tablespoonful. Fry each side of patty until crispy and well browned, 3-5 minutes total. Drain on a paper towel and serve. Makes about 15 cornbread patties.

Nutrition Information* (click for full nutrition info)

*Nutrition analyses based on ESHA Research databases

Meal Suggestions:

This recipe will also work using either House-Autry Yellow Plain or Medium White Plain Corn Meal.