Authentic Southern Cornbread
Authentic Southern Cornbread delivers a pure, unsweetened crumb with a deep, toasty corn flavor and a crisp, golden crust. Starting the batter in a ripping-hot, oiled cast-iron skillet creates irresistible edges while keeping the interior tender. Serve warm alongside chili, barbecue, or holiday roasts when you want a comforting, old-fashioned bread that highlights the taste of real corn.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the corn meal, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- 2
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, butter, and buttermilk. Add this to the dry ingredients and stir until well blended.
- 3
Heat a dry 12 inch cast iron skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add corn oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom and sides, leaving the remaining oil in the pan. Return the skillet to high heat for 1 minute.
- 4
Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet and cook over high heat until bubbles begin to form in the center. Remove from the stove.
- 5
Bake in a preheated 400 degree F (200 degree C) oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.
- Calories 385.03 kcal Moderate
- Protein 8.04 g Moderate
- Carbs 42.34 g Moderate
- Total Fat 21.02 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.09 g High
- Trans Fat 1.95 g High
- Cholesterol 41.34 mg Moderate
- Sodium 321.14 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.68 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.14 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 209.41 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.11 mg Moderate
- Potassium 104.5 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 239.99 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 0.82 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.51 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Authentic Southern Cornbread is a Soul Food breakfast recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Buttermilk, and Cornmeal. Each serving provides about 385.03 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Authentic Southern Cornbread?
- It is a Soul Food recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or snack.
- What is Authentic Southern Cornbread made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Buttermilk, Cornmeal, Corn Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Authentic Southern Cornbread?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 385.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Authentic Southern Cornbread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
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