CRACKLING CORN BREAD

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Categories     Bread     Bake     Thanksgiving     Cornmeal     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes one 10-inch-diameter corn bread

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 pound bacon, coarsely chopped
2 cups white cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Sauté chopped bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels; drain. Reserve 6 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Brush 10-inch-diameter ovenproof skillet with 2 tablespoons reserved drippings. Place skillet in oven to heat.Whisk cornmeal, salt, baking soda and baking powder in medium bowl to blend. Add buttermilk, egg and remaining 4 tablespoons reserved drippings. Whisk until just blended; mix in sautéed bacon. Pour batter into hot skillet. Bake corn bread until firm to touch and golden, about 25 minutes. Turn corn bread out onto rack and cool. (Corn bread can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap in foil; store at room temperature.)

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This cornbread is the perfect side dish for any meal. It's moist, flavorful, and has a crispy crust.


Liza Dawson
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cornbread turned out really dry. I'm going to try again with a different recipe.


Awe Temonera
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This cornbread is okay. It's not the best I've ever had, but it's not bad either.


Awais Bhai
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I'm not a big fan of cornbread, but this recipe was actually pretty good. It was moist and flavorful.


Mehedihassan Mahir
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This cornbread is a little too dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked it.


Syedraza110 Syedraza313
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I've made this cornbread several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the addition of the cracklings. They give it a really unique flavor.


Manuel Harry
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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 the crispy crust and the moist interior.


Julian J Rivera
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This cornbread is so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of the cracklings. They give it a really nice crunch.


Muvari Mulaphala
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I've made this cornbread several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any meal.


John Dorman
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This cornbread is a family favorite. We make it all the time.


Ap Sherpa
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I love this cornbread! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Tatjana Mihajlovski
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This is my go-to cornbread recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Faber Valencia
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I made this cornbread for my family and they loved it! It was so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Taimoor Niazi
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This cornbread was a little too dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked it. But the flavor was good.


Jamaldin Abbasi
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This cornbread is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the crispy crust and the moist interior. I've made it with and without the cracklings and both ways are great.


loveday Ebuka
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I made this cornbread for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.


Emily Kaonga
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This is the best cornbread recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of the cracklings. They give it a really nice crunch.


yrt Pro gamer
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I've made this cornbread several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the addition of the cracklings, they give it a really unique flavor.


Andrea Gomez
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This cornbread was a hit! It had a crispy crust and a moist, flavorful interior. I added a little extra cheese and jalapeños to give it a bit of a kick. Definitely a keeper!