Real Southern Cornbread Recipe
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Real Southern Cornbread

By: Jason  
"This is the real stuff! Find your cast iron skillet and whip up a batch of cornbread tonight!"

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup margarine, melted
  • 4 cups buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup corn oil

Directions

  1. In a large bowl mix together the corn meal, flour, salt, and baking powder.
  2. In a separate bowl mix together the eggs, butter, and buttermilk. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until well blended.
  3. Heat a dry 12 inch cast iron skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add corn oil to skillet, swirl oil around to coat bottom and sides. Leave remaining oil in pan. Return to high heat for 1 minute.
  4. Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet and cook on high heat until bubbles start to form in the center. Remove from stove.
  5. Bake in a preheated 400 degree F (200 degree C) oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 554 | Total Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 58mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by DIANE 
If you're looking for a really good cornbread recipe, don't overlook this one. Half the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2007 by Janine 
Growing up a true Southern Belle, this is the first thing my mother taught me to make. As most... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by JTOUNSEL 
This cornbread has a very good texture. Not too grainy and most of all does not taste like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2007 by Anne Marie Sweden 
This makes ok cornbread but it's not a traditional Southern recipe which never uses flour.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by A. FRIEND 
A very good, old fashioned cornbread. Easy to cut in half for smaller batch. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2006 by Ronnie 
I never thought I would find a recipe for southern cornbread anywhere on-line. Everyone always... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2003 by STEVENDYK 
Works well in the oven as well. Easy, even for a neophyte cook. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2003 by JLATELS 
Wow that's a LOT of butter. Cooking time took less than indicated, and it is more like cake... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2004 by SKBLEVINS 
Are you my Southern Grandma is disguise? I have been searching (without success) for years... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2005 by cthomasgirl 
I was so happy to find this recipe. The only one I had was my mother's but my husband and I... MORE

 
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