Hot Water Cornbread Recipe

Ingredients

* 4-5 cups - boiling water
* 2 tablespoons - Tony Chacheres Creole Seasoning (optional)
* 1 tablespoon - garlic powder
* 1 cup - flour (all-purpose)
* 4 cups - cornmeal
* 2 tablespoons - salt

Directions

Mix all dry ingredients together. Slowly pour in boiling water till a very thick batter forms. Set aside until cool enough to handle Scoop up by spoonfuls and shape into patties. You can make them round and push them into flatter patties. Drop into 3-4 inches hot oil and fry till golden brown.

Drain on paper toweling.

Serves 12

Pat Hinds