Buttermilk Corn Bread
By
Rick Long
@Rickl37754
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This is my go to southern cornbread recipe. I do add a little sugar to this to help with browning but it does not make it sweet. I like it with a hot bowl of pinto beans!
The brand of corn meal mix I have had the best luck with is White Lilly.
I would never use yellow cornmeal mix.
The brand of corn meal mix I have had the best luck with is White Lilly.
I would never use yellow cornmeal mix.
Ingredients
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1 Tbspvegetable shortening
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2 cwhite self rising buttermilk cornmeal mix
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3 Tbspall purpose flour
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1/4 tspsalt
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1 3/4 cbuttermilk
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1/4 cbacon grease melted
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1 largeegg
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1 Tbspsugar (optional, aids in browning)
How to Make Buttermilk Corn Bread
- add vegetable shortening to a well seasoned 8 inch cast iron skillet. Place in oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.
swirl shortening to coat skillet well. - add remaining ingredients to a bowl and mix well with a fork. pour mixture into hot skillet.
- Bake for 25 minutes until well browned and pick inserted comes out clean. slice, butter and enjoy!
About Buttermilk Corn Bread
Course/Dish: Savory Breads, Other Breads
Main Ingredient: Bread
Regional Style: Southern
Other Tags: Quick & Easy, Heirloom