Classic Southern Cornbread Recipe
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Classic Southern Cornbread Recipe
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This tasty classic Southern cornbread recipe is made with white cornmeal and bacon fat and comes together in under 20 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons bacon fat
- 2 ½ cups white corn meal
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups and 2 tablespoons full fat buttermilk
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Instructions
- Add the bacon fat to a 10” cast iron skillet and put it in the oven to preheat to 425°.
- Next, in a large bowl whisk together the corn meal, baking powder, salt, and flour until combined.
- Pour in the oil and buttermilk and whisk or fold together until combined.
- Remove the hot pan from the oven and pour the batter into the pan. Smooth out the top.
- Bake at 425° for 15 to 18 minutes. It will be lightly browned on top and just about firm in the center.
- Serve warm or cooled with butter or molasses.
Notes
- Chef Notes:
- Make-Ahead: You can make this recipe up to 1 day ahead of time before serving.
- How to Heat: If you like your cornbread warm you can place your desired amount wrapped in foil and baked at 325° for 3-5 minutes. You can also warm in the microwave.
- How to Store: Cover and keep at room temperature for 4 days. Cover and keep in the refrigerator for 7 days. This will freeze well covered for up to 3 months.
- The flour in this recipe is optional.
- You can use bread flour in this recipe as well.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
367kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
364mg
(15%)
Potassium
610mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
99IU
(2%)
Calcium
205mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 610mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 99IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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