🌽✨ Southern Cornbread Recipe – A Slice of Heaven! ✨🌽
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups white cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 215.2
- Fat: 9.2g
- Saturated Fat: 4.7g
- Cholesterol: 87.5mg
- Sodium: 467mg
- Carbohydrates: 27.3g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Sugar: 3.7g
- Protein: 6.9g
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
- Begin by preheating your oven to a toasty 375°F, setting the stage for the perfect cornbread bake.
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Prepare the Cast Iron Skillet:
- Liberally grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet, ensuring every nook and cranny is coated in anticipation of the cornbread’s delightful golden crust. Let the skillet preheat in the oven for approximately 10 minutes, allowing it to reach the ideal temperature.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the stone-ground white cornmeal with the baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar. This medley of ingredients forms the heart of your cornbread, infusing it with the flavors of tradition.
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Add Wet Ingredients:
- Pour in the buttermilk, crack the eggs into the bowl, and introduce the melted butter. With a spirited mix, bring these elements together until a harmonious batter is born. The buttermilk lends a tangy note, while the eggs and butter contribute richness.
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Pour and Bake:
- Take the preheated skillet out of the oven, ensuring it’s as eager as you are for the cornbread. Pour the well-mixed batter into the hot skillet, embracing the sizzle as it meets the heated surface. Allow the magic to unfold in the oven for approximately 20 minutes or until the cornbread achieves a glorious golden brown hue.
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Slice and Enjoy:
- As the Southern cornbread emerges, delicately golden and irresistibly fragrant, let it cool for a moment. Then, slice into wedges, and behold the results of your culinary journey. I recommend enjoying it right out of the oven, generously slathered with butter. Each bite, a slice of heaven!
Tips and Tricks:
- Ensure your cast iron skillet is properly seasoned for that perfect, non-stick magic. A well-seasoned skillet ensures your cornbread effortlessly glides out, ready to be savored.
- Experiment with adding a handful of corn kernels to the batter for an extra burst of sweetness and texture.
Reviews:
- 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (5/5) – “Authentic Southern goodness! My family loved it!”
- 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (5/5) – “The crust was perfection! This recipe is a keeper.”
Embrace the warmth of Southern hospitality with this cherished Southern Cornbread recipe. It’s not just a dish; it’s a tradition passed down through generations, creating memories with every golden slice. ✨🍞✨
