How to Make Eastern North Carolina Corn Bread

There is a type of corn bread found in eastern North Carolina, that is very difficult to find anywhere else. Its kind of like a corn brownie. This corn bread is very sweet and dense. Everyone that I know who makes it has their own unique recipe, but here is the basic idea.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 8 x 8 inch pan
• 1 T. shortening
• 1 end slice of loaf bread
• 1 1/2 cups of milk
• 1 cup corn meal
• 1 egg
• 1 t. salt
• 3/4 cup sugar

1. Put a tablespoon of shortening in an 8 x 8 pan and put it in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Break up the piece of bread into small bits and put them in a medium sized bowl.

3. Add 1/2 cup of milk to the bread and stir to moisten.

4. Stir in the corn meal, egg, salt, and sugar.

5. Add 1 cup of milk and stir well.

6. Pour the batter into the pre heated pan. If the oil puddles at the corners on top of the batter, use a spoon to drizzle it around the top of the cornbread.

7. Bake until lightly browned and firm.

Tips & Warnings

• If you prefer to substitute vegetable oil for the shortening do not put the pan in the oven while it is pre heating.