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Traditional Southern Cornbread

Cultural Context

Cornbread has deep roots in Southern American cuisine, often associated with African American culinary traditions. It was a staple food for many, providing sustenance and comfort. Today, cornbread is a beloved side dish, often served with meals like fried chicken or chili, and has many regional variations across the United States.

Southern AmericanUSside
40 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
yellow cornmeal
all-purpose flour
white sugar
baking powder
salt
buttermilk
margarine or butter
vegetable oil
honey
2 eggs

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining tanginess.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

1

Get a mixing bowl and add yellow cornmeal.

2

Add all-purpose flour to the bowl.

3

Add white sugar to the bowl.

4

Add baking powder to the bowl.

5

Add salt to the bowl and whisk all the dry ingredients together for about 45 seconds.

6

In a separate mixing bowl, add buttermilk.

7

Add margarine or butter to the buttermilk.

8

Add vegetable oil to the buttermilk mixture.

9

Add honey to the mixture.

10

Add 2 eggs to the mixture.

11

Whisk all the wet ingredients together until well blended.

12

Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, whisking until well blended for about 45 seconds if done separately, or for about a minute and a half if added directly to the dry ingredients.

13

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) for at least 5 to 10 minutes.

14

Grease a small baking dish with margarine or butter on the bottom and sides.

15

Pour the cornbread batter into the greased baking dish, making sure to scoop all of it out.

16

Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for an unspecified time until done, checking for doneness visually.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlwhiskbaking dish

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Southern CornbreadCornbreadButtermilk Cornbread

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