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Family Cornbread

This is our family recipe for Cornbread.
Course: Everything Else
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: Buttermilk, cornmeal
Servings: 16 pieces

Ingredients

  • 2 Lg. Eggs
  • 2 cups Buttermilk
  • 2 Tbs. Melted Shortening or Neutral Oil
  • 2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 2-1/2 cups Sifted Cornmeal
  • 1 Tbs. Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp. Baking Soda, dissolved in a teaspoonful of cold water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°
    Add a stick of butter to a baking dish or cast iron skillet and put in oven to melt and heat pan.
    Beat eggs well and add milk, shortening and salt.
    Add in sifted cornmeal and beat until smooth.
    Sift in baking powder and pour soda/water in.
  • Carefully remove pan from oven and make sure butter is distributed evenly.
    Pour batter into pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Be careful to not overcook.
    You want it to start to crack on the top and pull away from the edges but still be moist.