The Easiest Way Ever To Make Perfect Hotwater Cornbread

[@dorisy8804]

Your recipe and technique are right on the spot and your cakes are so round and neat. I am in my 70's also, but love to see the younger folks cooking. However, I love those rough looking cakes, all uneven around the edges (my son loved the roughies too) but I only make the roughies for me and the hubby now. You are so sweet. Thank you for sharing our cooking culture😍

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Hi Doris reading your message made me smile. I thank you so much for reaching out to me and sending these kind words. I made homemade cranberry sauce today.

[@wilmaarrington2062]

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[@calvinzhobbes]

This worked great. Much better than another recipe I tried. I first heard of and tried hotwater cornbread at a New Orleans restaurant in Los Angeles based on family recipes from NOLA. I had never heard of hotwater cornbread the 8 years I lived In New Orleans.

[@ChefReneJohnson]

I am so glad you liked it. I love New Orleans

[@ChefReneJohnson]

And thank you for sharing the success of your hot water cornbread.

[@candim.9375]

I've been dying to learn how to make the hot water cornbread. Thank you for this video!!

[@ChefReneJohnson]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@gaylecaesar8541]

Add salt to the boiling water! Pour the water into the cornmeal mix and run the cold water wet your hands and put the mix in your hands and make patties put in skillet!

[@trudyrank7389]

Thank you so much for this delicious recipe can’t wait to try it...you sure have beautiful hands those long fingers...greetings from Mexico

[@ChefReneJohnson]

You are sooo welcome. Enjoy!

[@JazzyWorldify]

Your voice is so soothing

[@louannhamilton9680]

I like to put a little finely chopped onion in mine. Delicious cold.

[@ChefReneJohnson]

I like a little finely chopped green onion just the green parts in mine. 🙂 Thank you for sharing.

[@rarnold310]

I'm glad to see that black people are still making hot water cornbread. I'm a 80s baby and my parents still make it. Its crazy that many younger people don't know about this delicious side of black American culture.

[@ChefReneJohnson]

My Name And it is so good. Thank you for the comment

[@jeremymoody8793]

Perfect

[@dynickacarpenter3177]

Sadly they just know about twerking

[@davidabraxton8532]

@@dynickacarpenter3177 unfortunately that tweaking taught by our ancient enemies (Ezekiel 5:5,6)

[@debradominguez5861]

I'm not black but I do love soul food, it's the best, I am Hungarian and German and my parents showed how to make some Hungarian food and some German food, I've had some black friends and they were good people and they treated me good and I treated them good and they would feed me when I went to their houses to visit and they fed me Greens and homemade Macaroni and cheese from the oven and fried breaded catfish, homemade cornbread and grits and fried chicken and sweet potatoes pie and red beans and rice and blood sausage with rice inside it, that was the best food ever, Yummy, sorry I just made my mouth water.

[@daquanhammond4172]

Thanks for the recipe the best I seen❤

[@ChefReneJohnson]

@@daquanhammond4172 Thank you so much.

[@JesusSaves86AB]

That sizzle causes instant hunger. Delicious.

[@monoietteadams460]

Looks just like my aunt use to make. I'm going to try your recipe! Thanks again & again

[@jeanmeslier9491]

Very good, Chef Rene. I don't know why, but my family didn't eat hot water cornbread. We ate a lot of cornbread. Also we ate a lot of mush, which is boiled cornmeal. We kept white cornmeal for mush. It has a milder flavor than yellow cornmeal. Mush is thinner than what she makes, but exactly the same. I can't have baking powder, (too much sodium). So I have been making hot water cornbread, but it just lacks something. I am going to follow this recipe exactly. When you start adding baking powder, it's no longer the old way. Some sweetening is traditional, but it would have been honey, molasses or ribbon cane syrup, sugar was expensive. I'm 80 years old and have been cooking since I was 4. I grew up in rural Arkansas and Texas.

[@MRKEITH-fp3iu]

Man this is the easiest way to make that cornbread I don't know if your grandma is still alive but tell her regardless in your prayers or whatever thank you thank you thank you this is so much easier than the way I've been making it and my elders have been making it. And to the guy who said that you didn't tell him how much it's just like making grits people you add into the thicket and stirred and if you're not happy with it then you add a little bit more grits to your water that's how you make it just like grits that's why I use that for an example simple and easy but one thing I do I mix all my dry ingredients together except for the butter I save until it's almost done I add the butter to it and stir it in. And once again thank you ever so much.

[@b.walker5955]

Super funny, when you said she said, "Cook it on the stove". I was GURL...Hot water CB is not meant for the oven! I thought I better watch what this crazy girl is going to do with the oven. Then it hit me COOK IT ON THE STOVE! Eureka! Cook it, then fry it. (all on the stove!) Brilliant! One more thing, I now remember the cold water bowl with ice! My nannie did the same step! I hadn't thought of that ice bowl until I saw you using it! Thanks Chef Rene! Forgive me for passing judgement so quick. Paid off BIG time watching through the end! XO PS. hey all, this is JUST cornmeal. Not self rising, not a mix with flour, just ALL cornmeal.

[@ChefReneJohnson]

You are going to be amazed. I read you note and started to smile.🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@b.walker5955]

@@ChefReneJohnson Thanks again! I am giddy. I keep failing, just as you did, before you learned "the Secret!" Cook it on the STOVE!

[@bernadettesullivan6036]

Yellow cornmeal ?😊

[@b.walker5955]

@@bernadettesullivan6036 Not sure what you mean by YELLOW cornmeal. Perhaps you may be shocked to learn many who make this recipe will ONLY use WHITE corn meal. It's a thing, really.

[@pamelaward4387]

Thanks so much for this recipe I've never seen any one cook the corn meal first like you did, and I bet that makes all the difference, so thanks to yr grandma and to you 🎉 ☺️🖐️

[@ChefReneJohnson]

You are so welcome. I promise it is a no-fail way to make it. Enjoy Thank you.

[@NatureTime1923]

Hi Miss Johnson:) I was born and raised in Eastern Europe ,Romania and I remember my grandparents they used to cook that for me when I was little 😁Now I have been living in Canada for the past 10 years ,and I decided to do it by myself thanks to your channel 😁 You seem an amazing lady ! Best Regards !

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Andrei Thank you so much Andrei, you sharing your special story is proof great food is universal just like music and love is. Make sure you try this recipe, your going to love how easy it is and how wonderful it taste.

[@jdc31947]

MY MOM AND GRANDMA USE TO MAKE THIS, AND I STILL MAKE IT TO THIS DAY. I TAUGHT MY OLDEST SON AND HIS WIFE HOW TO MAKE IT, AND THEY MADE IT EVERY DAY FOR 2 WEEKS AFTER THAT❗ I LOVE IT‼️

[@ChefReneJohnson]

jdc31947 Adorable my Grandmother would drop a few pieces of fried okra on top of our gumbo. It was off the HOOK!

[@theelizabethan1]

Thanks for sharing this great technique with us!

[@Ladijay99]

Thank you for sharing this!!

[@carlosharris2308]

Great video, trying this now

[@ChefReneJohnson]

You going to love it

[@billienuhfer447]

I've never had hot water corn bread, but want to try it. Thank you for sharing!!! I appreciate it!!!

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Billie Nuhfer Please try it, is absolutely delicious. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

[@dynickacarpenter3177]

U have to try it ion even like bread but when my granny makes this I eat it

[@thefirstnoob5577]

I make this but I make it also without the sugar and make it a little thinner. Thinner and just dipped out with a spoon so it's not smooth like hot water cornbread. We called them crunchies because they get super crunchy. I eat it this way with bacon and fried eggs. It's delicious dipped into a runny egg yoke. The way your making it is so delicious with greens, fried cabbage or a bowl of beans.

[@ChefReneJohnson]

thefirst noob Thank you for sharing this get idea. Where are you from? I love a runny egg. Talk about good, so many people miss out on a runny egg.🙂

[@tubashawn098]

@@ChefReneJohnson I’m trying this right now actually. Nice concept.

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Tuba Shawn it is a super easy trick. It never fails

[@thefirstnoob5577]

@@ChefReneJohnson I am from Texas. I think most people I know cooked it both ways. My one granny had a woodstove and she cooked bread and biscuits in cast iron on the top of the stove also. Times have change so much you don't see people cooking homemade foods.

[@cordeliasims4287]

You are spot on with your hot water corn bread! My Louisiana grandmother taught me how to make it using the same ingredients and method of putting it together!

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Thank you.

[@byronbishop1569]

I made some lastweek and man I can’t wait to make some more

[@chuggco]

You are so darling! Grettings from Utah!!

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Thank you so much, send you sunshine from California

[@krbrimmer]

Thank you, mine finally came out great!

[@ChefReneJohnson]

You are so welcome

[@shannondavis9462]

I've never seen it made this way. I'm always impatient and don't let my water boil long enough. I never understood why my mom would just let the kettle whistle forever but now I know. But I am dying to try your way, I may do it today. Learn something new everyday!

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Shannon Davis it super easy. And it is pretty much a never fail way to make it. The cornmeal is cooked till tender. The funny things is my Grandmother made like your mom. My grandmother was just so smart she always shared little tricks like this one. And it made a big difference. 😀 Thank you for sharing

[@shannondavis9462]

@@ChefReneJohnson I just bought my greens and I'll let you know how it turns out!

[@shannondavis9462]

I just finished eating and my hot water cornbread turned out perfect! I got nervous for a minute but it was fine. Thanks for sharing your tip!! I wished KZbin would let us add pics in the comments!

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Shannon Davis I wish it did to. Post them to my Facebook page Blackberry Soul. 😀

[@bernadettesullivan6036]

What kind of oil are you using? It looks so clear and clean.😊

[@oliviawitherspoon3468]

Going to make this as well for tomorrow.

[@nitaw9885]

I still cook the hot water cornbread as of now my grandkid Love it ❤

[@K4familySnoeberger]

I'm so happy I ran across your hot water cornbread recipe. My granny always made us hot water cornbread. She told me how to make it, and I first made it great. I guess I quit making it enough, and now, I can't get the texture right anymore. When you added extra water towards the end, was that water hot or cold?

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Lol I haven’t watched this video in a while. I will watch it and reply. But it is a no fail recipe for some of the best hot water cornbread ever.

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Thank you for letting know you like it!

[@aj9607]

Great tutorial

[@carolinegriffin3908]

Wow . What away, just the way grand mom made.

[@beanie1954]

I'm white, but when I was a kid, I loved it when we had cornmeal mush. I'm 69 years old and still make it today. I've never had the hot water corn bread, but you can bet I'm going to try this.

[@genoortiz743]

I love this, but please clarify... or did I miss something? It appears that the final stage, you are frying in oil. You did not mention, is the hot pan oil, or bubbling hot water? It seems if it is hot water it would not sizzle as it is doing in the video. I hope to hear a response from someone. Thank you so much.

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Hello, thank you for reaching out with your question. Yes, I am frying the cornbreads in medium high oil. The key not to have your oil to hot, but hot enough for them to fry up, nice and crispy. I hope this helps. 😊

[@lademoiselleketoret6958]

This is great. 😍♥Thank you! 😊

[@jimboswell4818]

You make it look so easy

[@ChefReneJohnson]

You are going to be surprised by how easy this recipe is. It is fail proof.

[@dorothyrobertson50]

I love this 😊

[@dorothyjordan378]

Omg my favorite i grew up eating hot water corn bread. that only cornbread my mom made in her house my parents are from Greenville Mississippi

[@ChefReneJohnson]

You are going to love this recipe. It will make you remember how good it was. And this is super easy. It is a simple trick that makes you make it perfect every time. Enjoy it and thank you for reaching out to me.

[@genesjewel1315]

I’m from Leland.

[@ninababy8]

You are such a sweet beautiful lady, God bless you. I love your technique! I also love sugar in my corn bread. I also add bakin powder so they are light.

[@ladybookworm1635]

Yes that looked easier than any of the others. Thanks for sharing be blessed 😊

[@grammyj17988]

Interesting

[@ChefReneJohnson]

It really will blow your mind, when you try this recipe 🙂

[@romeliaarmstrong6143]

Tks for the tutorial thumbs up

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Romelia Armstrong You are so welcome.

[@catherinesofikitis179]

Thank you❤

[@mariaacevedo9473]

Mmmm I love these I just learned how to make them I tried before and they broke apart.in Puerto Rico we fill them with cheese.

[@michellewynn6554]

Is it okay to add the salt and sugar to the boiling water?

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Yes it absolutely is.

[@michellewynn6554]

Thanks. It ensures those two ingredients are thoroughly mixed in. I appreciate your response. I have made this recipe many times for my southern gentleman of a husband.@@ChefReneJohnson

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Hey Michelle, you are so welcome. I am so glad this recipe worked for you. @@michellewynn6554

[@SisterBaby]

I like the way you say "cornbread." I have my Momma's recipe, but it didn't turn out right. Hers said to put enough oil in the skillet "to cover the bottom." Her hot water cornbread was always crispy-perfect, so I feel sure that she made a mistake writing it down. I like your tip about using the ice water; I'm going to try it tomorrow!!! It'll be soooo good with my chili. Thank you for the demonstration!

[@ChefReneJohnson]

You are so welcome. Be sure to update me on how it comes out.

[@SisterBaby]

@@ChefReneJohnson It came out PERFECT... so crispy-crunchy around the edges. You were right about needing to taste it as it's cooking to get the seasoning just right. For a hint of sweetening, I used my favorite-- maple syrup. Anyway, your instructions were right on the money, and I'll never do it any other way. Thank you, Chef Rene!

[@SisterBaby]

@@ChefReneJohnson IF you have leftovers (sure!), what's the best way to get them crispy again? Thank you!

[@ChefReneJohnson]

@@SisterBaby y Hi Canny, you could warm them two ways. 1. Bring them to room temperature, then add a little bit of oil in a skillet, heat oil on medium high drop them in fry them till they are warm throughout. 2. Put the on a slightly oiled cookie sheet bake the at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes, starting off with being at room temperature as above. Also you can form your patty’s and not fry them, freeze them and take them out when needed. Hope this helps.

[@yolandawhite51]

I from Birmingham and Selma Alabama. I have never seen or heard of this method...somebody been holden out on me🤔😂

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Yolanda my Grandmother gave me this trick years ago. You will love how your hot water cornbread comes out.

[@yolandawhite51]

@@ChefReneJohnson yessss!...I made some for dinner and omg! Not even a crumb is left. Thank you chef

[@blackberrysoulbakery2060]

@@yolandawhite51 I knew it! it is a never fail recipe. I hope you took pictures. Thank you for letting me know that you enjoyed my grandmothers recipe.

[@yolandawhite51]

@@blackberrysoulbakery2060 ill remember to take pictures next week when I attempt to make it again. We ate the thing so fast I didn't think about snapping pictures 😂😋

[@christinec.2376]

are you using self-rising?

[@ChefReneJohnson]

No. I’m using all purpose flour

[@pearl0818]

I love hot water cornbread. I add the boiling water to my cornmeal instead of the other way around

[@ChefReneJohnson]

@@pearl0818 That’s the way my grandmother made it. For some reason I could not master it that way. So she suggested doing it this way for me and it worked like a charm. 🙂I just had to share it!

[@delightschwartz2155]

My mother in law used to make this, she was very poor and she taught all her kids this recipe, in case the electricity got cut off they could still make cormbreaf on a gas stove.

[@Yolanda-xy7wm]

If you got extra cornmeal that’s already make can you refrigerate it and use it the next day

[@ChefReneJohnson]

I even form my patties and freeze them and take them out when needed.

[@Yolanda-xy7wm]

Thank you

[@deewask1656]

Mommy would make this in the morning also with butter, sugar Caine syrup, fried egg, and beacon!!!😊

[@paulmorris166]

Pinto beans and fried chicken with this baby🥰✊🏽💪🏽💯

[@janicrwright5034]

How much cornmeal and water.

[@brandenjohnson663]

2 cups of cornmeal and 2 1/4 water. The full recipe in listed click the "see more" button. 😊

[@tashs758]

Is that water in the frying pan or oil?

[@ChefReneJohnson]

It is oil in the frying pan.

[@tashs758]

@@ChefReneJohnson oh ok , I thought so lol

[@ThedestinyofJay93]

Thats how you make it but Granny used hot water from a kettle...then rolled it in cold water and dropped it in grease❤

[@paulawear5177]

Did your grandmother ever make crackling cornbread thin and salty.

[@peggyatwood7654]

The video was cut short. I want to try this recipe.

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Hi Peggy there is another video further down. Same video but not cut short.

[@columbiarawls]

😪 looks so good, my big mama I thought was the only soul food queen. I see there’s some left.

[@natejacobs5879]

My late Aunt Dingles made some damned fine hot water cornbread when I was growing up in Louisiana & I've been dying to learn how to make it. Stay safe & I'll look forward to a Blackberry Soul event very soon.

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Making it this way, you can't fail i promise

[@normamcclary7700]

I have NEVER heard of hot water??? My mom always made hers the traditional way and it was light and delicious.

[@ChefReneJohnson]

This an old wonderful southern recipe.

[@avenobles3521]

Is this hot water, Cornbread in oil or water

[@ChefReneJohnson]

It is made with hot water and fried in oil

[@jimtiller9976]

In the mountains of Kentucky and Tennessee this is called scalded cornbread! Never ever made with sugar!

[@JBanks333]

🌬🌬🌬SIS Thank u ❤🖤💚

[@ChefReneJohnson]

You are so welcome

[@sunshinemarie3550]

🤗🤗now Which meal is the BEST?

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Sunshine Marie They both work the same. Just depends on your family’s preference. I cook with color so I love the yellow.

[@mariamodlin7664]

I need measurements 😊

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Hi, thank you for stopping by. Please click the link that says more and the measurements are right there. 🙂

[@ScarfaceKJ]

Can you do this with jiffy mix? Anybody

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Hi Mekela, I think it would be a challenge, jiffy has a lot of flour in it. I would worry about the consistency. It would never hurt to try.

[@carolinegriffin3908]

All that. Every day, but I keep my energy. When you have a great idea, they down play it.When you offer them something that they can use thr they make up an excuse to say knowing that they need it😅 Narcissistic sant to always want to be bigger , better and my favorite ❤ a dime above you. However, you can see them coming because they always come to you the same way.

[@hawoodsjr]

Add corn and cream of corn to it . Red, yellow and green bellpepper also for color

[@miriamabreu3825]

My my, you are dangerous lol. Apron, Right at the burner. I'm sure you have survived and i am going to try recipe.

[@nessieyarber3794]

Soooooo how much water

[@ChefReneJohnson]

2 1/4 cup of water 😊 let me know if you have any more questions. I’m going to make the correction in the recipe. Thank you so much for catching that. Your going to love them when you make them.

[@robertlcortnerjr1416]

You never said how much cornmeal and how much water

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Hi Robert it is 2 cups of cornmeal if you click on the arrow in the right hand corner of the video, you will find the full recipe. Wishing you good eating with this recipe keep me posted. 🙂

[@hatsbyLauraMichaels]

Where's the measurements please.

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Hi hit the arrow in the right hand corner.🙂

[@hatsbyLauraMichaels]

@@ChefReneJohnson no arrow 🥺 I just need wat and cornmeal measurements please.

[@ChefReneJohnson]

It is on the recipe- 2 cups cornmeal, 2- 1/4 boiling water😀

[@ChefReneJohnson]

On the front of the video at the end of the word hot water there is a arrow where you will find the whole recipe. If you need anything else or having questions I’m here for you. Enjoy

[@hatsbyLauraMichaels]

@@ChefReneJohnson Awww thanks so much for taking time to give me that, you have a very blessed Christmas 🎄 be safe.

[@melbamoore61]

I have never seen this before in poor my water a larger mixing bowl . I always boil extra water in dry like you much meal l poor enpugh water to cover my meal. Then use more l leave on boiling l need add more l can. Also when a add salt to water and l never ad sugar to it . Get large so have to do same l do the Old way Soon as hit paper it gone if watch it it

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Hi Melba, thank you for your comment. You make it like my Grand Mother did. 🙂 She gave my this tip, because I was having trouble making it the way she does. It has been fail proof for me. Worked so good I had to share it with the world.

[@msshree37]

Umm what happened to the rest of the video?

[@ChefReneJohnson]

There are two of them look at the other one. This was my first video, it was my “how to” video😂

[@msshree37]

@@ChefReneJohnson ok thx I’m gonna try this tomorrow 😊

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Your going to be amazed at how easy it is.

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Merry Xmas

[@radamson1]

WHY!!! why would anyone make hot water cornbread when Johnny cakes (fried cornbread patties) are just as easy to make and about a thousand times as tasty.

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Hi Roy both recipes are absolutely delicious. It really depends on what you grew up on. 🙂

[@ChefReneJohnson]

In my opinion there is nothing better than a hot water cornbread.

[@radamson1]

@@ChefReneJohnson Yeah, I had both but the egg and oil really add flavor. You can mix the egg, oil, and cornmeal in less time than it takes to boil the water. Of course, you can cook either in bacon grease.

[@louannhamilton9680]

Sometimes eggs are not available. It pays to learn how to make it different ways.

[@Liz-kr4pr]

Holding pot with your apron, how scary! Fire hazard! Thanks for how to though. 😊

[@Lightning2.31]

That looks like a lot of oil

[@douglasl5093]

We call your recipe corn meal mush.

[@convoy814]

Translucent

[@carltonwillams3962]

An the corn meal can't cook like that that is raw

[@carltonwillams3962]

That is not corn bread that is fry dumpling an vegan dont eat fry food

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Thank you so much for your comment. 🙂This is a southern dish, that southern families have made for years. I grew up with this cornbread and so did my mother. Vegans can and do eat fried foods. French fries are vegan. You just want to conscious of the type of oil that you use. Also there are several recipes for this recipe. I just thought it would be nice to share this little secret tip that my grandmother shared with me. It was a game changer. Again, that you so much for sharing your thoughts. That’s what this platform is for. I get some of the best stories and recipes in my comments. 🙂

[@dorissanchez7519]

This corn bread recipe looks yummy but can you add a slice of cheese instead of butter.

[@ChefReneJohnson]

Yes you can 🙂