best southern cornbread recipe
Discover the best southern cornbread recipe with crispy edges and tender center. Easy to make in one skillet, just mix, pour, and bake! Authentic Southern flavor in 35 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups white cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
- 1 tablespoon bacon drippings for the skillet
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F with a 10-inch cast iron skillet inside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, combine the beaten eggs, buttermilk, and 2 tablespoons bacon drippings.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Don't overmix.
- Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add the remaining tablespoon of bacon drippings, swirling to coat the bottom and sides.
- Pour the batter into the hot skillet. It should sizzle on contact.
- Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the skillet for 5 minutes before cutting into wedges.
- Serve warm with butter, honey, or alongside your favorite Southern dishes.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 215
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Sugar: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg