a platter for a casual gathering—just keep a small dish of softened butter or spicy jam nearby.
Southern 3-Ingredient Hot Water Cornbread
Servings: 8–10 small patties (about 4 servings)
Ingredients
2 cups fine or medium-grind yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or 3/4 teaspoon fine table salt)
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups boiling water, plus more as needed
Directions
Set a heavy cast iron skillet on the stove over medium heat so it can heat gradually while you mix the batter. You want it hot by the time the patties are shaped.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal and salt. Stir with a fork or whisk to distribute the salt evenly.
Carefully pour 1 1/2 cups of boiling water into the cornmeal mixture while stirring with a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula. The mixture will thicken quickly and should come together into a
