Real Southern Cornbread

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

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 cups cornmeal

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons baking powder

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup margarine, melted

  • 4 cups buttermilk

  • ¼ 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.

219 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

369 Calories
22g Fat
36g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 369
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 621mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 244mg 19%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 223mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.