In Todd Richards' genius cornbread, hot water acts as a fast-forward button, hydrating the cornmeal so that these mini cornbreads can finish cooking as they crisp up in the pan, without having to get the oven involved. SUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8Serves: 10 Prep time: 20 min Cook time: 15 minINGREDIENTS2 1/2 cups (20 ounces) water2 teaspoons kosher salt2 cups (about 8 1/2 ounces) plain yellow cornmeal1 teaspoon raw sugar3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less if you’d like it less spicy)1 tablespoon popcorn kernels, popped2/3 cup (about 6 ounces) buttermilk, preferably whole1/2 cup (4 ounces) vegetable oil1/2 cup (about 2 1/8 ounces) all-purpose flourFULL RECIPE ►►https://f52.co/2OIKoDjCONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.