How to Make Cornbread I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cornbread is a classic American dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It's a versatile bread that can be served as a side dish with chili or soup, or simply enjoyed on its own with a pat of butter and a drizzle of honey. There are many variations of cornbread, but this recipe for Cornbread I is a tried and true favorite.

This recipe produces a moist and flavorful cornbread with a slightly crunchy crust. The combination of cornmeal, flour, and buttermilk gives the bread a rich an...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup stone ground cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon shortening

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch round loaf

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C). Melt the shortening in a 9 inch round iron skillet in the heating oven.
  • In a large bowl, stir the cornmeal, salt and baking soda together. Stir in the egg and buttermilk.
  • Remove skillet from the oven and pour the batter into the skillet, stirring the melted shortening into the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven when top of cornbread is brown and it feels firm to the touch. Turn out on to a serving plate. Cut into wedges and serve immediately with butter.
  • Nutrition

    91 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 416mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 98mg