Mark Lowry & Colleen make Hot Water Cornbread

When I posted my New Year's Day lunch plate of food one of the items on it that got the most attention was the hot water cornbread. A lot of people had never heard of it. It's pretty easy to make and very delicious. My friend, Colleen, who is the expert on hot water cornbread in these parts, is here to show me how to make it.
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[@tammyperry6359]

That looks good. You know what I wish? I wish KZbin was around when Vestal was alive, I learned to make dumplings watching her on some tv show that I can’t remember now. But I bet she was an awesome cook

[@mgm2008]

Have you tried searching for her on KZbin or Google? I typed in Vestal cooking show and got a few hits I wasn't sure which one might be the one since I didn't really know who you were talking about.

[@ScoobyandShaggy5554]

@@mgm2008 i unfortunately can’t find it anymore

[@laurafriel2482]

From one single to another..... Mark would be such a fun friend to have!

[@Joyintheburbs]

My grandmother used to make these when she cooked black eyed peas. Colleen is right. They are the perfect trinity of food - black eyed peas, collard greens and fried cornbread patties. I remember adding butter to the top of mine and watching it melt. I loved these things. Great memory!

[@maryd7187]

I have made hot water cornbread for years.My mother made them all the time,

[@lorenajacobsen9296]

And I learned about this from Colleen . Wow I love love it!

[@mtsanders8038]

Our Momma called it “corn pone”... and it’s WONDERFUL!!! Yummy!!! Love the crunch!!!

[@sonjadlong7554]

I'm so glad to see this recipe ❤️ I'll try it!

[@debannas4567]

I remember my mom eating cornbread in buttermilk..😢💕

[@beardedgranny6190]

Mark I so love you and the love you have for the Lord you are a blessing to my soul ... just wanted to tell you that . I don't know if you realizes the souls you touch in your ministry ...you are a blessing

[@starrmcurry2718]

Yum yum...love hot water cornbread. I use a slotted spoon to make mine, less issues for hot oil to splatter. Mark you have greatly blessed my life with your music and humor for years. Thank you and God bless you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@barbaraalicedavis1273]

I make what my mother called "scalded cakes". Cornmeal, flour and boiling water-fried in oil. We love them with veggie soup.

[@Ladyailiken]

It is called "Poor people's eatin" made the same way as "fry bread" only using cornmeal instead of flour. It is all Southern Style eatin'. I wish we would have had the cornmeal instead of the flour, it would have tasted much better!! We usually ate the Fry Bread with Pinto Beans, but this would have definitely been 10 times better! We were lucky as kids if we had food at all. Have been in that situation as an adult a few times too, but God came through every time! I will try this as soon as I get some more cornmeal. So simple and easy to make. Happy New Year!

[@carolfranklin493]

Making these today!

[@Devin3Anthologie]

I can only make cornbread with yellow cornmeal and Buttermilk 😆. Sometimes we'd make the batter and pour it like pancakes on the skillet 🤤 Fried cornbread with butter, lawd have mercy! Thanks Mark and Colleen!

[@benaybrannon6866]

My Pennsylvania mother, couldn't get to Texas fast enough. She married my East Texas daddy and learned to make all the favorites...Hot Water Cornbread, Sawmill Gravy, Chicken Fried Steak, Collard Greens and on and on. I am a great cook because of her and Colleen she taught me to throw together, never measure.

[@dreamingmusicgal]

Mark & Colleen, YUMMMM being raised in deep south La. we had them alot. And just like Colleen said buttermilk or white milk with them... DANG I know what I'm fixing tomorrow now. LOL Thanks now for making me hungry at 2:45am LOL Love you both, Sherry

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Oh Mark I am sure going to try these real real soon! Thanks to you both for showing us how they are made awesome! God Bless Hugs Liz...

[@KeatShadows]

I made my first batch of hot water cornbread, today for lunch. I made the patties too thick and they didn't get completely done in the center. This afternoon I watched your video and realized I needed to make the patties thinner next time. I had three thick ones left over from lunch, so I sliced them and made them thin and cooked the patties a second time, with the raw center side down. Wow, that works, but next time I make them, I will do what you two did and make them thin to start out with.

[@suzannorwood1127]

I’m going to try this as soon as I can, only without the onion. I like crunchy things, but prefer not running across anything soft in the middle of a bite. It looks scrumptious, and how clever of y’all to dress in coordinating colors for your Food Network audition. ;-)

[@gianasgran]

😃😃😃😃

[@cindynicholson7935]

This is the only kind of cornbread I ever had growing up except mom would just chop up regular onion and add that. Then she just dropped it by spoonfuls into the frying pan... Mmmmmmmm.. So good!

[@songsalieri]

Haha, you got asked what hot water cornbread was, now you post this. That's cool, guys! It's good with blue corn too. Now you made me want some for lunch but I have errands to run and decent cornmeal is hard to find around here. I ordered a seed catalog a few days ago to just grow my own food; I'm so sick of stores.

[@jangrueter]

Mark I have enjoyed you for so many years ! And you just keep giving us so much enjoyment! Thank you!

[@gianasgran]

Well, aren't y'all just the perfect picture of domestic tranquility cooking together? We make those but we call them cornbread patties. Also, if you havw leftover blackeye peas, mash them, add sage and raw onions to this same mix. They are definitely delicious!! ❤❤ Good cooking lesson. I knew you didn't cook that New Year's food, Mark. 😁😁😁

[@mariamanghiuc]

Yes, "domestic tranquility ". That's the perfect term. I was watching them and thinking that they seem so calm and enjoying their cooking .

[@gianasgran]

Yes, Maria. Thank you. I'm very erudite.😃❤❤

[@catpage4157]

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[@bettyg8124]

My dad ate cornbread with buttermilk also. We kids thought it was gross! It was his evening snack. Thanks for sharing this recipe ❤️😊 good times 😊❤️

[@angeliaphillips]

Buttermilk and cornbread is the bomb!!

[@vanmoody]

Betty have you ever heard of popcorn with tomato juice? I had a parishioner who had that as a snack during the evening and had never heard of it before.

[@melodybodner7740]

Thank you for the recipe! Ya'll are amazing in the kitchen! Keep em comin.

[@cathyleegrantham-schreifel7269]

Man, you guys are so professional and prepared and the camera work is stellar! LOL Love you to bits! Thanks for this! Ya'll need a big ol bowl of pinto beans and onions.

[@melissaharmon3808]

Or homemade chili!

[@rebeccajones9735]

I never heard of hot water cornbread, but I am certainly going to try it! I make cold water cornbread: white (plain) cornmeal, salt, and cold water. Stir it up and drop it by spoonfuls in hot oil in your skillet. An old man (kin) used to keep a fridge in his shed stocked full of cornmeal so he could fry cornbread like this for his dogs every afternoon. He called it dog bread! My aunt calls hush puppies: shut up dogs!! I love you Mark Lowry.... You tickle my funny bone! I love to hear you sing "House of Gold" matter of fact, I listen to the Vocal Band every night to fall asleep! God Bless you!

[@rebeccajones9735]

I made the hot water cornbread today. I like it better than my cold water cornbread. Thanks!

[@PhxATT]

Hi from Hungary! Dear Colleen and Mark, thanks the recepie, I make this corndough now, with boiled rice leftover, and this is a great breakfast for me, with you, thank you. :) God bless you all! I follow you and it is close almost a daily routin. But my english is not native, so Im watching your videos with automathical subtitle. (And when you put the dough in hot oil, it's writed: "applausing". :D )

[@Slipcoverchic]

Főnix Főnix applausing! That is funny!

[@judyoakley8582]

Looking good! Makes me miss my Mom so much more!!

[@sharonhlittle8428]

I grew up on these my dad called them corn pongs and he was the only one that could make them he has been gone for years after watching your video in going to give it a try and surprise my family!

[@peggyhernandez6801]

They look and sound awesome

[@AngelJ-fr6ge]

Its 11:15 PM, and I am in the bed telling myself that I do not need to cook, or eat hot water cornbread at this time of night! But that crunch!!! 😋😄😁

[@michellecita]

I’m gonna try to make this. If it turns out I’ll be a hit at the church food fellowship. Love y’all. Happy New Year 💕

[@kj6356]

This is so cool you two! Thank you! Love u guys!

[@ladalada478]

HELLO MARK...YOU IN THE KITCHEN --THIS IS WONDERFUL... ..I NEVER SEEN CORN BREAD...LOOKS VERY DELICIOUS...I WILL TRY TO DO IT...BLESSINGS...

[@vanmoody]

Thanks, I am going to try this sometime. I always loved hushpuppies so can't wait to try it.

[@kathyhall5073]

I grew up eating it, but it was a little different. We used white cornmeal, salt, and bacon grease for flavor and then fried it up in a hot cast iron skillet. Yum!! The crust was the best part!!!

[@jan2224]

I've never had this and will try it. Thanks!

[@susanwimmer2275]

Thanks for sharing!

[@timofte566]

It must be goody.I'll try it.

[@pfeuerbacher]

Oh oh oh want to try this- sounds so good 😊

[@roseragan-mcwain2395]

YUM! My MaMa was from Arkansas, Daddy from Texas! Love THIS! I am TRYING This!!!***

[@chloemasonn8541]

Wow! That looks good! Yum! And so simple. Gonna have to try sometime.

[@lisajones2430]

Looks yummy. Thanks for using the Lilac fiesta Ware. I have family that works at the plant. I live 5 miles from there in Newell West Virginia.

[@BoomyNation]

These two are so cute! They need a cooking show on Food Network lol.

[@wilburreeves8329]

Looks good! My daddy made a version of this, brings back good memories, and some good eating too. Thanks for sharing!

[@angeliaphillips]

I should never have watched this at night, lol. Y'all have made me hungry! The fritters look delish!! And, pretty sure "Aunt Dovie" was a McCool 💖💖💖

[@hollymagness1616]

My grandmother use to make it. You use to get it at the Arkansas State Fair with an extremly large Pork Chop.

[@DocPortland]

This was great, thanks...

[@tootsiedawn2016]

Heck yeah! Cornbread and milk is delish!!

[@resa.walters]

These look so good b/c they're thin & crispy. I will try them with corn kernels and maybe some dried onions. Thank-You!

[@joygregory6521]

That looks good! I'll have to try it!

[@joaniemiller4362]

Wow thanks . Looks good

[@brettoberry3586]

My Choctaw grandmother used to make this with beans, greens or even fried taters... This is my comfort food.

[@mariaborracci733]

In Italy we call polenta I’m going to make it like dose thank you for sharing yummy 😋

[@lynetteeaster1541]

They look delicious my grandparents use to eat cornbread and buttermilk , I didn't care for the buttermilk but I did like cornbread and milk. MMMM Good!! : - )

[@tracywilliams8264]

Those look good, going to try those, thanks for sharing

[@sandyanderson2396]

They look yummy!

[@missdaisy3634]

Cornbread and milk makes the best dessert. I was raised on it.

[@jewelrichards1039]

I thought it was supposed to be a softer texture. I didn't know I was supposed to be crunchy! Learned something new today about southern I live in Texas but I'm from the Midwest so I'm always discovering something different about Southwestern way of life😆

[@petenolte4192]

Do you deliver? Lol I just ate now I'm hungry again. Happy New Year!!!!!

[@candyg5818]

Happy New Year!!! Are y'all at your house? That's a beautiful kitchen!

[@lesliebauman9986]

My mama loves cornbread, I'll have to make her some.

[@EmoBoi-bf6nl]

Oh that sounds good. I want some hot water cornbread.

[@bjpalmer468]

It's 10pm, and I want to make cornbread! That crunch came across loud and clear, and my arteries instantly recognized the sound! Y'all are so funny! I will try this recipe this week. I'd also like to try some stone ground corn meal and see the difference. Thank you for the recipe and video, Happy New Year!

[@bjpalmer468]

@pizzarrodavid I haven't been to Gatlinburg since 1980! But we always came home with plenty of taffy, corn meal, and other favorites from there and across the mountains in Cherokee. I need to back for a visit. Thank you for reminding me of what a special place that is!

[@barbaranelson8002]

Happy New Year Mark!

[@carmenthomas7970]

You made me hungry all over again!!! Lol Lol looks & SOUNDS delicious!!!

[@sd8023]

Keep on cookin 😛😘

[@angeliciadennis6909]

This is my hot water cornbread i put garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, a pinch of chile powder, a pinch of turmeric, and crispy bacon crumbled into it. And I have some leftover so I made hot water cornbread pizza. I made the hot water cornbread as a side for my fried calf livers and onions. My whole family loves the hot water cornbread.

[@resa.walters]

I just had cornbread with my liver and onions the other day, and it was really good. Sounded kinda weird at first, but it was so good together!

[@angeliciadennis6909]

@@resa.walters I eat it because calf liver has a lot of Iron and I have low Iron but I love liver and onion I bread the liver with egg and flour.

[@pamelalane6576]

Love cornbread will try that water version.. I have the aunt jemima cornmeal , love it. You two make a great team! Ain't this Fun!!!! Do more cooking videos !

[@margieecton8083]

i lay here at bedtime and listen to u before bed i just luv u

[@beverlystufflebeam5731]

Reminds me of a corn fritter

[@debbiesandling8252]

I am gonna have to try this. I actually have a child that hates cornbread but think he would like these.

[@teresaclifton9277]

IM making this!

[@sandyturner6493]

Next time I shop tis time to buy cornmeal... Shall keep yous posted!

[@JamesJohnson-ro2jq]

Mark! That’s what I do when my wife is busy in the kitchen. And that is get out of the way.

[@tonidozier4573]

Can add jalapeños, too!

[@danieldawg100]

wado, Mr. Mark Lowry, for telling people about My Ancestors, The First Nations, The Original Peoples traditions. And Guess What? My ancestors did NOT have grocery stores to buy the ingredients for ANY of our cooking needs😊. Try Cherokee Fry Bread.wado,Ann Benson.

[@colleenwhiteowl3895]

I would love to come cook with y'all. Many blessings to y'all !

[@KP-qm5dc]

Loved the video today.

[@beardedgranny6190]

I always used cold water to wet my hands for hot water fried cornbread...!! and we always did a 50/50 ratio cormeal annd flour it's a southern thing I guess......lol

[@annewelch2370]

I would like a frying pan like that. Cast iron is the best. There are so many things you can make with corn meal. Thanks for this video.

[@jewelrichards1039]

Forgot to say Happy New Year and a blessed year🙏😆

[@dorispetitt8140]

Those look so yummy!

[@angierussell8343]

You 2 are awesome!!

[@susanjefferson6031]

Thank you Coleen and Mark look good!

[@buckshots4800]

Bet adding either jalapenos or 🌽 would be good.

[@plhhop7011]

That look good.

[@annettew.4134]

Watching from spring tx 🤠 during our coronavirus lock down, my mouth is watering 😋 I didn't know oil greased my veins 😂😂 great video.👍

[@renitameares3838]

That’s how my mom made our hush puppies. Always had them with our fish fry cookouts. MMMM! Cornbread, for us, was in a cast iron skillet.

[@margaritabogarin7259]

Mark Lowry! Y esposa!! Me caen bien!! Son divertidos 😁. Dios los bendiga. Un abrazo 🤗 desde Mexico. Happy New Year!

[@carolj471]

Is that a Cuisinart Tea kettle? Looks just like mine....lol The amount of water needed depends on how dry the cornmeal is, what the humidity is outside, so yeah, I'm sure she does usually make them like you said, Mark.....eyeballing the water amount. God bless you both, I needed a good memory tonight and this was it......

[@geribrandon7057]

Ive been craving potato cakes. wonder if i could deep fry them and salmon patties. yum thanks.

[@butterfly4031]

Hey Mark. Even though this was 3 years ago, this got me interested in trying to make. I have a question for you or Colleen. If you don't have yellow corn meal, can you make it with a box of Jiffy corn muffin mix instead?

[@SevenisEnough]

So is this the famous cornbread that zaps all the moisture from your body? 😂🤗❤️love it! They look fantastic ! I’m gonna try this although I usually make the fluffy sweet kind!

[@savannahmeredith1883]

ty Iooks great

[@sandyturner6493]

Thank you all for sharing with your fans!

[@tawnyawolfe7193]

We always ate them for breakfast with pancake syrup

[@catherineharris9605]

John Wayne in his movies called the corn dodgers

[@heatherthomas7821]

I grew up spreading butter on top.