Classic Southern Cornbread Recipe
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Classic Southern Cornbread Recipe
Description
The Classic Southern Cornbread Recipe uses white cornmeal mixed with all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and bacon fat. The hot cast iron skillet preheated with bacon fat creates a distinctive crispy edge while the batter bakes to firm, lightly browned perfection. The cornbread is tender inside with a crumbly texture typical of Southern styles. It can be served warm or cooled alongside savory dishes, complemented with butter or molasses for added richness.
The recipe allows for making the batter in advance up to one day before baking. To reheat, wrap pieces in foil and warm in a 325°F oven or microwave briefly. The cornbread stores well at room temperature and can be refrigerated or frozen for extended keeping. An option to use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour is noted but optional, highlighting some flexibility in ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons bacon fat
- 2 ½ cups white cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups buttermilk full fat, 2 tablespoons
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
- This cornbread batter can be prepared up to one day before baking for convenience.
- To reheat, wrap in foil and warm in the oven at 325°F for 3 to 5 minutes or microwave briefly.
- Store cornbread covered at room temperature for up to 4 days, refrigerate for up to 7 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- The flour used may be all-purpose or bread flour depending on preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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