Add about 1/2 inch of oil to a medium or large cast-iron skillet. Heat over medium heat until the oil reaches about 350°F, or ...

If you believe there’s only one way to make cornbread, think again. There is cornbread and then there is hot water cornbread. The latter uses just cornmeal, hot water, salt and fat (butter, oil) and ...

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Our baking expert shares the secrets of her 20-minute hot water cornbread—crispy on the outside, fluffy within, all-around irresistible. Great American Baking Show winner Vallery Lomas continues her ...

In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, salt, pepper, sugar, garlic powder and baking powder. Pour in melted shortening and boiling water, and stir until batter is homogenous. It should be loose.