Real Southern Cornbread

          

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

Original recipe makes 12 servings

Ingredients

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

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    50 mins

  • READY IN

    1 hr

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 369 kcal
Carbohydrates: 36.3 g
Cholesterol: 39 mg
Fat: 22 g
Fiber: 2.1 g
Protein: 7.7 g
Sodium: 621 mg

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