Real Southern Cornbread

Pure, unsweetened corn bread is first cooked over high heat in a cast-iron skillet before baking into the oven. This is a traditional Southern approach to making this popular bread.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 369 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 4 cups buttermilk
• ¼ cup corn oil
• 1 cup margarine, melted
• 2 cups cornmeal

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl mix together the corn meal, flour, salt, and baking powder.

Step 2

In a separate bowl mix together the eggs, butter, and buttermilk. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until well blended.

Step 3

Heat a dry 12 inch cast iron skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add corn oil to skillet, swirl oil around to coat bottom and sides. Leave remaining oil in pan. Return to high heat for 1 minute.

Step 4

Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet and cook on high heat until bubbles start to form in the center. Remove from stove.

Step 5

Bake in a preheated 400 degree F (200 degree C) oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve warm.