GRANDPA'S CORNBREAD

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This recipe was my Grandfathers passed on to me.. It is different from the recipes you find on the bags of cornmeal. Bake a cake of this in a 8" round cast iron skillet and make a pot of Pinto Beans and you got a meal! I prefer the recipe with that has buttermilk in it.

Provided by The BLESSED Chef

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups self-rising cornmeal
1 cup self rising flour
1/2 cup Crisco shortening, NOT OIL
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup whole milk (enough to make smooth consistency)
2 cups cornmeal
1 cup flour
1/2 cup Crisco shortening, NOT OIL
1 1/4 cups whole milk (enough to make smooth consistency)

Steps:

  • Mix cornmeal and flour together. Cut in Crisco (with a fork) till like coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and enough Whole Milk to make mixture smooth (but still somewhat stiff -) Stir thoroughly. Pour into thoroughly greased and dusted with cornmeal 8" cast iron skillet. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 450 for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
  • (If you want a thick crust bake for app 50-55 minutes at app 430-Just keep an eye on it!).
  • NOTE:You can bake in a 9x9 Pyrex dish if you do not have a cast iron skillet-just make sure you grease it and sprinkle it real good with cornmeal before adding mixture or it will stick!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787.6, Fat 39.8, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 853.6, Carbohydrate 95.9, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 5.5, Protein 14.2

Bonny Keirstead
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This is the best cornbread I've ever eaten.


Abdulrafay Adnan
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I've never had cornbread this good before. It's so moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly crispy.


Dana Alhosani
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This cornbread is the perfect side dish for any meal. It's also great for breakfast or lunch.


Mubashar Ansari
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I'm not a big fan of cornbread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, I could eat it every day.


Maria Lareina Birtas
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This cornbread is a family favorite. We make it all the time.


Mehak Ghouri
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I love this cornbread recipe! It's so versatile. I've used it to make cornbread muffins, cornbread casserole, and even cornbread stuffing.


Philloe Rademeyer
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This is the best cornbread recipe I've ever used. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.


Riyaj Ali
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This cornbread is so good! It's moist and flavorful, and the honey butter is the perfect finishing touch.


Md Robbani Islam
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I've made this cornbread recipe several times now, and it's always perfect. It's the perfect side dish for any meal.


natok story
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This cornbread was a hit at my last family gathering. Everyone loved it! It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Svetlin Valentinov (SVET100110)
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This cornbread is amazing! It's so fluffy and moist, and the flavor is perfect. I love that it's not too sweet, and the cornmeal gives it a great texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jaydon Money
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This is the best cornbread recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Md Apon
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This cornbread is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the texture is perfect. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Md.Tushar Al-Mamun
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I've never been a huge fan of cornbread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the honey butter is the perfect addition. I'll definitely be making this again for my next potluck.


Florence Nyangasi
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This cornbread is a winner! I've tried so many recipes, and this one is the best. It's moist, flavorful, and has a perfect crumb. I'll definitely be making this again and again.