ALDEN'S GRANDMOTHER'S CORNBREAD

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Make and share this Alden's Grandmother's Cornbread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Andy Wold

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup vegetable oil or 1/4 cup shortening
2 cups cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place the bacon grease in a 10-inch black cast iron skillet and swirl to coat the sides and bottom evenly.
  • Place skillet in the oven to heat.
  • In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper and mix well.
  • In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
  • Add to dry ingredients and stir just to combine.
  • Remove the hot skillet from the oven, carefully swirl to evenly distribute hot grease, and quickly pour the cornmeal batter into the skillet.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until firm and golden brown on top.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a cutting board.
  • Cut into wedges and serve hot with butter on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.4, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 71.3, Sodium 627.2, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 6.5

Munira Mshai
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This is the best cornbread recipe I've ever tried.


Sarah Wassmund
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This cornbread is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Muhammadh Rasheedh
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I've made this cornbread several times now, and it's always a hit.


Wendell Thomas
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This is my go-to cornbread recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Samantha Ramirez
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I made this cornbread for a potluck dinner, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Godwin Mutai
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This cornbread is delicious! It's the perfect side dish for a hearty meal.


Resham Xetry
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. The cornbread turned out perfectly! It was light and fluffy, with a slightly crispy crust. I'll definitely be making this again.


Selia Ragab
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This is the best cornbread recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that it's not too sweet, and it has a nice, slightly crumbly texture.


GW TAMIM GAMER
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I've made this cornbread several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so moist and flavorful. I love that it has a slightly crispy crust, too.


Joshua Sargeant
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This is my go-to cornbread recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


GAZI SAYED
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I made this cornbread for a potluck dinner, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Fabiola
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This cornbread is delicious! It's the perfect side dish for a hearty meal. I especially like it with chili or soup.


Surat Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of cornbread, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The cornbread was really moist and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the honey and butter.


Amy Carruthers
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This is the best cornbread recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that it's not too sweet, and it has a nice, slightly crumbly texture.


Ahmad Dakk
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. The cornbread turned out perfectly! It was light and fluffy, with a slightly crispy crust. I'll definitely be making this again.


Justin Losey
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This cornbread is a winner! It's so moist and flavorful, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


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