5 from 27 votes
Classic Southern Cornbread Recipe
Classic Southern Cornbread combines cornmeal, flour, bacon fat, and buttermilk into a batter baked in a hot cast iron skillet for a golden crust and tender crumb. This traditional bread offers a slightly crisp exterior with a moist, crumbly center that works well as a side for hearty meals.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
367 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Bread
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367
% 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.