Healthy Food Dinner Diet Recipes

Real Southern Cornbread Recipe

Posted on 19. Jun, 2009 by admin in Cornbread

“This is the real stuff! Find your cast iron skillet and whip up a batch of cornbread tonight!”

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 cups cornmeal
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 tablespoons baking powder
* 2 eggs
* 1 cup margarine, melted
* 4 cups buttermilk
* 1/4 cup corn oil

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl mix together the corn meal, flour, salt, and baking powder.
2. In a separate bowl mix together the eggs, butter, and buttermilk. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until well blended.
3. Heat a dry 12 inch cast iron skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add corn oil to skillet, swirl oil around to coat bottom and sides. Leave remaining oil in pan. Return to high heat for 1 minute.
4. Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet and cook on high heat until bubbles start to form in the center. Remove from stove.
5. Bake in a preheated 400 degree F (200 degree C) oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Tags: Bread Recipes, Real Southern Cornbread