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buttermilk corn bread

Rickl37754 avatar
Recipe by
Rick Long
@Rickl37754
Claxton, TN

This is my go to southern cornbread recipe. I do add a little sugar to this to help with browning but it does not make it sweet. I like it with a hot bowl of pinto beans! The brand of corn meal mix I have had the best luck with is White Lilly. I would never use yellow cornmeal mix.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For buttermilk corn bread

  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable shortening
  • 2 c
    white self rising buttermilk cornmeal mix
  • 3 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 3/4 c
    buttermilk
  • 1/4 c
    bacon grease melted
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar (optional, aids in browning)

How To Make buttermilk corn bread

  • 1
    add vegetable shortening to a well seasoned 8 inch cast iron skillet. Place in oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. swirl shortening to coat skillet well.
  • 2
    add remaining ingredients to a bowl and mix well with a fork. pour mixture into hot skillet.
  • 3
    Bake for 25 minutes until well browned and pick inserted comes out clean. slice, butter and enjoy!
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