Brits try Cornbread for the First Time!

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Preheat a cast iron skillet with 1 teaspoon of bacon fat until melted.

In a bowl, combine 4 cups of yellow cornmeal, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda. Mix well.

Add 1 dessert spoon of sugar (half a tablespoon) to the mixture and mix again.

Crack 1 egg into the mixture and stir until combined.

Pour in 4 tablespoons of melted butter and mix thoroughly.

Add 2 1/2 cups of buttermilk to the mixture and stir until well combined.

Ensure the melted bacon fat is evenly spread in the skillet.

Pour the cornbread mixture into the skillet, ensuring it's evenly distributed.

Place the skillet in the oven preheated to 160 degrees Celsius (320 degrees Fahrenheit).

Bake for 40-45 minutes until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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