I’ve spent most of today writing about the different cases and statutes relating to an unconscionable automobile sales contract. Sound like fun? I don’t think I need to say more. So when Jason requested that I make some cornbread, I was glad to have a distraction. This is a recipe I’ve used for a long time (recommended by my mom, of course) and it is a perfect Southern style cornbread. It comes from allrecipes.com, and if you take a look at the number of reviews you’ll see I’m not the only one who thinks it’s perfect.
Grandmother’s Buttermilk Cornbread (from allrecipes.com)
- 1/2 c. butter (I used half Earth Balance spread because I felt too guilty)
- 2/3 c. white sugar (I use organic granulated)
- 2 eggs
- 1 c. buttermilk
- 1/2 t. baking soda
- 1 c. yellow cornmeal
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 t. salt
-Preheat the oven to 360 degrees. Melt the butter on the stovetop or in the microwave. Allow it to cool slightly.
-Quickly stir in sugar and then eggs. Combine buttermilk and baking soda in a separate small bowl.
-Add buttermilk mixture to the butter and stir. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, corn meal, and salt.
-Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the mixing bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently whisk together until ingredients are well combined (it’s okay if there are still some small lumps).
-Pour batter into a greased pie pan or iron skillet.
-Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.
-Allow the bread to cool for at least 10 minutes, slice and serve. Will stay fresh in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Thanks a bunch for reading!
8 Responses
saminacooks
Yum! Grandmother’s recipes are usually the best! I love cornbread.
lawfullyweddedwife
It’s so true, they are the best!
Emily
LoRay, I can’t believe you don’t have a castiron skillet to make cornbread in…. shame
lawfullyweddedwife
Haha, I do EmPri! But it’s too large for this recipe. Maybe if I was making like a feast I could do a double recipe and use my skillet.
Sue Franklin
Sounds so good! I love sugar in the cornbread, so Southern. My hubby likes it without sugar………so sad.
lawfullyweddedwife
Thank you! Yes, I’ve had cornbread up north that was so sweet it tasted like dessert! I like it a little sweet too, it goes so good with salty things like chili…mmmm.
helennaturally
Oh be still my heart. I love buttermilk cornbread. Good ol southern dish 🙂 You making me hangry girl!
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