This southern 3-ingredient hot water cornbread is the kind of thing that disappears before the main course ever hits the table. It’s based on the old-fashioned method common across the rural South: just cornmeal, salt, and boiling water, quickly shaped and pan-fried until the edges turn deeply golden and crisp while the centers stay tender. It’s the sort of recipe a grandma could scale up in minutes to feed a crowd on Sunday, and it’s perfect for home cooks who want something comforting, quick, and pantry-friendly.
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