How to Make Southern Style Cornbread

Cornbread is an American favorite. Used as an appetizer alongside an entree or alone, cornbread is appealing and satisfying with almost any meal. If you have ever had the original cornbread, you will love the Southern style of cornbread.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp. granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 2 cup buttermilk, low-fat
• 2 large whole eggs
• 2 tbsp. melted unsalted butter

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (or 175 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl.

2. Form a well (think, a donut hole) in the center of the cornmeal mixture. Add the buttermilk, milk and egg into that space. Stir the ingredients together using a whisk. Start at the center and move to the edge of the bowl.

3. Stir until all of the ingredients are blended together and the batter is smooth. Then, stir in half of the melted better and whisk until the butter is fully integrated with the mixture.

4. Lightly butter a 10-inch baking dish with the other half of the butter. Pour the batter into the baking dish.

5. Put your dish in the oven for about 30 minutes. Bake until it is golden brown. Test it by using a toothpick and placing it in the center of the cornbread. If it comes out clean, then it is ready. Estimated total time, including preparation, is about 45 minutes.

6. Serve along with your dinner. Serves 4.

Tips & Warnings

• It goes great with hearty soups as well. You can also add butter and jelly for extra taste (but mind your calories).

[maryellen1001]

on 11/11/2008 I love cornbread with soups or chili!