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Old Fashioned Cornbread
Old Fashioned Cornbread made with white cornmeal, buttermilk, and no sugar (!) is perfect with everything from fried chicken to chili.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 253 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup canola or peanut oil plus 3 tablespoons (or substitute cooking spray for the 3 additional tablespoons oil)
- 1 ½ cups finely ground white cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 large eggs or substitute ½ cup Eggbeaters
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk or substitute skim or lowfat milk
Instructions
- Add 3 tablespoons canola or peanut oil to a 10-inch iron skillet (or for a lighter recipe, coat generously with cooking spray). Place the skillet in the oven, set the oven to 400 degrees, and preheat both the skillet and the oven while you mix up the cornbread.3 tablespoons canola oil
- Combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium mixing bowl.
- Combine the remaining 1/4 cup oil, eggs, and buttermilk in a separate small bowl.1/4 cup canola or peanut oil
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and whisk to combine and remove any lumps
- Carefully remove the hot skillet and quickly pour in the batter. Immediately return the pan to the oven.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until the top and edges are light golden brown.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
- A well-seasoned cast iron skillet is recommended for the best results.
- Be sure to preheat the cast iron skillet.
- Store at room temperature for 2-3 days or a week, well wrapped, in the refrigerator. To reheat, simply put it back in the oven until it's warmed through.
- Cornbread may be frozen in an airtight container or bag for about 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
253kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
659mg
(27%)
Potassium
217mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
134IU
(3%)
Calcium
151mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 659mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 217mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 134IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.