DOWN HOME SOUTHERN CORNBREAD
This recipe is from my late ex-mother in-law. She was a southern belle, and she didn't bake no corn cake (as she called the northern cornbread I grew up with)" not too much flour now" she'd tell me, "or you'll get cake." I like to add about a half cup of sugar to get the top dark golden brown but, here is the original recipe that...
Provided by Cynthia Guptill
Categories Other Breads
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.
- 2. My mother in-law used a huge cast iron skillet but I used a 13x9 baking dish. What ever you have on hand. Put bacon drippings in pan and place pan in oven. You can substitute vegetable oil or butter for the bacon drippings but everything is better with bacon. ;)
- 3. stir the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- 4. Beat eggs then add them to buttermilk.
- 5. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients and stir just till smooth, don't over do it.
- 6. Pull hot pan out of oven and pour hot bacon drippings into mixture. stir till mixed.
- 7. Immediately pour mixture into hot pan and bake for about 40 minutes or until the middle springs back when pressed.
- 8. Slather on the butter and enjoy! :D
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MR.R.K.CHAUHAN
[email protected]I've been making this cornbread for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food.
Rolle tanelus Stavela
[email protected]This cornbread is a must-try for any cornbread lover. It's simply delicious.
Erick Dumakude
[email protected]I made this cornbread for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.
Rekha Bhujel
[email protected]This cornbread is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the perfect accompaniment to any meal.
Emebet Tilahun
[email protected]I've tried many cornbread recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Tyrone Jonkers
[email protected]This cornbread is a staple in our house. We make it all the time and it's always a hit.
claribell Read
[email protected]I love this cornbread! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
Phakisho Abigail
[email protected]This is my go-to cornbread recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and is perfect for any occasion.
ferdinand wairagu
[email protected]I made this cornbread for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Summar Mirza
[email protected]This cornbread is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the perfect side dish for any meal.