Ingredients for - Creole Hot Water Cornbread

1. Cornmeal 1 ⅔ cups
2. Creole seasoning ¾ teaspoon
3. Minced onion 1 tablespoon
4. White sugar 1 ¾ teaspoons
5. Shortening 5 teaspoons
6. Boiling water 1 ¼ cups
7. Lard for frying 1 ¼ cups

How to cook deliciously - Creole Hot Water Cornbread

1 . Stage

Combine the cornmeal, Creole seasoning, onion, and sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in boiling water and shortening; stir until the shortening melts.

2 . Stage

Melt lard or bacon fat to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large skillet; bring to a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) over medium-high heat. Shape heaping tablespoons of the dough into flattened balls (thickness is a personal preference). Fry in hot oil, turning once, until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.