southern fried cornbread

Recipe by
Kathy Sandoz
Jasper, TX

If this ain't country, I'll kiss your arse!

yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For southern fried cornbread

  • 2 1/4 c
    self rising cornmeal (see note at bottom)
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2 c
    buttermilk
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 1-2
    green onion, chopped thin
  • 1/4 c
    onion, grated
  • oil for frying

How To Make southern fried cornbread

  • 1
    Mix all dry ingredient together in a small bowl. Mix buttermilk and beaten egg together in another bowl. Mix with fry ingredients until all is mix in. Fold in onions and green onions.
  • 2
    Heat skillet to Med-high. Add about 1/4" of oil into the pan. Let it heat for about 1 minute.
  • 3
    Drop by small cookie scoops to hot oil and press down on top slightly with fingers (careful not to touch oil).
  • 4
    Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side. If it browns too quickly, reduce heat. As oil is used up' add more.
  • 5
    This recipe makes a LOT! 2-3 dozen, depending on how big your scoops are.
  • 6
    ~NOTE~ If you don't have self-rising cornmeal, here's a quick recipe for it: 3/4 c. white or yellow cornmeal 3 tbsp flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt Mix together and store in airtight container.

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