corn bread

Recipe by
Carol Davis
Silver City, NM

I grew up on beans and cornbread, as did my Mom. This recipe was her grandmother's. It goes well with just about anything. I'll post a pic next time I make one.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For corn bread

  • 1 c
    yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/8 c
    sugar
  • 3 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 1 Tbsp
    (heaping) crisco

How To Make corn bread

  • 1
    In a mixing bowl combine dry ingredients. Add egg and milk, mix well. In a 8 or 9 inch cast iron skillet melt a heaping tablespoon of Crisco. Coat pan with shortening and pour into batter. Stir well, and pour batter in skillet. Bake in a 400 oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool a bit and turn onto serving plate, cut in wedges and enjoy.

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