Cornbread
Cornbread has a rich history dating back to the indigenous peoples of the Americas, particularly the Native American tribes who first cultivated and utilized maize. Early European settlers adopted and adapted corn-based recipes, leading to the creation of cornbread as a staple in Southern cuisine during the 19th century. Its versatility and simplicity made it a beloved and enduring dish, evolving over time with variations in ingredients and preparation methods. During the Civil War, cornbread gained prominence as a crucial sustenance for Confederate soldiers, further solidifying its place in Southern culinary tradition. Today, cornbread continues to be a cherished comfort food across the United States, with various regional styles and preferences highlighting its enduring significance in American gastronomy.
If you like this recipe to use for your Cornbread dressing leave the sugar out. Unless you like sweet Cornbread Dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp butter to grease the skillet
Instructions
- Put the cast-iron skillet in the oven to make it hot. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Stir in egg, buttermilk, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Take the cast-iron skillet out of the oven and put 1 tbsp of butter into the skillet.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. To brown the top a little, put the skillet under the broiler for a few minutes. Watch it because it won’t take any time to burn.
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Cornbread
Cornbread has a rich history dating back to the indigenous peoples of the Americas, particularly the Native American tribes who first cultivated and utilized maize. Early European settlers adopted and adapted corn-based recipes, leading to the creation of cornbread as a staple in Southern cuisine during the 19th century. Its versatility and simplicity made it a beloved and enduring dish, evolving over time with variations in ingredients and preparation methods. During the Civil War, cornbread gained prominence as a crucial sustenance for Confederate soldiers, further solidifying its place in Southern culinary tradition. Today, cornbread continues to be a cherished comfort food across the United States, with various regional styles and preferences highlighting its enduring significance in American gastronomy.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp butter to grease the skillet
Instructions
- Put the cast-iron skillet in the oven to make it hot. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Stir in egg, buttermilk, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Take the cast-iron skillet out of the oven and put 1 tbsp of butter into the skillet.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. To brown the top a little, put the skillet under the broiler for a few minutes. Watch it because it won't take any time to burn.
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