Favorite Corn Bread Recipe
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Favorite Corn Bread

By: Carol Allen 
"Carol Allen of McLeansboro, Illinois shares her recipe for Favorite Corn Bread. 'A great addition to any meal, this corn bread uses basic ingredients and is simple to make,' reports Carol."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (211)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 9 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup shortening

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the milk, eggs and shortening; beat for 1 minute. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 425 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until bread is golden brown and tests done.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2007 by chickie   view full review
Excellent cornbread that didn't fall apart! We also don't like dry cornbread so I modified a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2007 by Xia Neifion Clark   view full review
Out of the ingredients for our favorite corn bread and not wanting to make a trip to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by karen   view full review
I added a little more sugar and a can of corn and my family went crazy for this cornbread!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2007 by Jason N - Home Chef   view full review
Very quick and easy to prepare. I made this recipe twice because the first time I made it, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2006 by Yamileth   view full review
Delicious ...it has the right ingredients with the right measurements..I add a little bet more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2007 by sassisue   view full review
This was excellent corn bread! Just a good bodied bread that holds up to chili and soups! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by Kristy   view full review
Yum! I did increase the sugar to 1/2 cup & reduced the flour to 3/4 cup. Very tasty &...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2007 by Goldyn   view full review
For those who felt that they'd like a sweeter bread, I suggest using evaporated milk instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2006 by DEFINITIVECODER   view full review
The flavor was good, but the bread was dry and crumbly.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I used whole wheat white flour, lowfat buttermilk instead of regular milk and melted butter in...

 

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