Buttermilk Corn Bread

Name: Buttermilk Corn Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp vegetable shortening; 2 c white self rising buttermilk cornmeal mix; 3 Tbsp all purpose flour; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 3/4 c buttermilk; 1/4 c bacon grease melted; 1 large egg; 1 Tbsp sugar (optional, aids in browning)

By Rick Long
@Rickl37754

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.

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

1 Tbsp

vegetable shortening
2 c

white self rising buttermilk cornmeal mix
3 Tbsp

all purpose flour
1/4 tsp

salt
1 3/4 c

buttermilk
1/4 c

bacon grease melted
1 large

egg
1 Tbsp

sugar (optional, aids in browning)
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How to Make Buttermilk Corn Bread

Step-by-Step

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!

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About Buttermilk Corn Bread

Course/Dish: Savory Breads Other Breads

Main Ingredient: Bread

Regional Style: Southern

Other Tags: Quick & Easy Heirloom

Hashtags: #easy #cornbread #Southern #buttermilk #bread

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