southern fried cornbread

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Jasper, TX
Updated on May 2, 2018

If this ain't country, I'll kiss your arse!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry
yield Many!

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups self rising cornmeal (see note at bottom)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 - eggs, beaten
  • 1-2 - green onion, chopped thin
  • 1/4 cup onion, grated
  • - oil for frying

How To Make southern fried cornbread

  • Step 1
    Mix all dry ingredient together in a small bowl. Mix buttermilk and beaten egg together in another bowl. Mix with fry ingredients until all is mix in. Fold in onions and green onions.
  • Step 2
    Heat skillet to Med-high. Add about 1/4" of oil into the pan. Let it heat for about 1 minute.
  • Step 3
    Drop by small cookie scoops to hot oil and press down on top slightly with fingers (careful not to touch oil).
  • Step 4
    Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side. If it browns too quickly, reduce heat. As oil is used up' add more.
  • Step 5
    This recipe makes a LOT! 2-3 dozen, depending on how big your scoops are.
  • Step 6
    ~NOTE~ If you don't have self-rising cornmeal, here's a quick recipe for it: 3/4 c. white or yellow cornmeal 3 tbsp flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt Mix together and store in airtight container.

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