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na/me inspired cornbread

Recipe by
Beth Renzetti

Created for Cornbread is King challenge in the Culinary Quest 2014. Really, what did you think I would make?? ;) I looked at many different cornbread recipes, mixed & matched what I wanted for basic ingredients then put my North African/Middle Eastern spin on it. It worked BRILLIANTLY. I've never been so pleased with the results of a concocted recipe. Enjoy! xo Bethie

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For na/me inspired cornbread

  • 2 c
    cornmeal
  • 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    dried, ground aleppo pepper
  • 2
    large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 c
    buttermilk
  • 1 c
    regular (not fat free) sour cream
  • 1/3 c
    minced & rinsed preserved lemon
  • HONEY BUTTER
  • 1 stick
    salted butter, softened
  • 1/2 c
    honey

How To Make na/me inspired cornbread

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375F. Place 10" cast iron skillet in oven to preheat as well.
  • 2
    Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Stir well with a whisk.
  • 3
    Combine wet ingredients in a smaller bowl. Stir *very* well with the same whisk. You want the eggs to be beaten well & the lemon to be well distributed.
  • 4
    Bring pan out of oven. Spray heavily with oil.
  • 5
    Quickly combine wet & dry ingredients. Fold & mix gently but thoroughly. Don't over mix.
  • 6
    Pour into skillet, smooth top & bake for 30 -35 minutes until lightly browned on top & edges pull away from skillet just a weeee bit.
  • 7
    While it's baking, combine the softened butter with the honey thoroughly & refrigerate.
  • 8
    When cornbread is done, allow it to cool for a few minutes before slathering with the honey butter. ENJOY!
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