Mom's Cornbread Recipe

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Mom's Cornbread
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Directions:

  1. Place 1 tbsp shortening (or butter, or bacon grease) in a oven-proof skillet, preferably cast iron. (These ingredient ratios are for my 6 skillet).
  2. Put skillet in oven and turn to 400. Let oven and pan preheat for 10-15 minutes or until shortening is melted.
  3. While pan is heating, mix cornmeal mix with flour and add enough milk to make a pourable, but not too thin, batter.
  4. Carefully remove preheated pan from oven and pour in batter. Pan should be hot enough that batter begins to cook around the edges almost immediately.
  5. Batter should only reach about 1 inch high in the pan, or about halfway, as cornbread will rise-if you have too much batter, discard extra or reserve it for another batch. I haven't tried saving it for later, but I would imagine it would keep for a day or so in the fridge before baking.
  6. Bake cornbread at 400 for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cornbread tests done when toothpick is inserted in center.
  7. Note: This recipe can easily be adjusted for a larger pan. The basic ratio is 2 parts cornmeal to 1 part flour, and then enough milk to make it thin enough to pour, but not too thin. I find that my batter has the consistency of semi-thick cream of wheat. Baking time may need increased for a larger pan.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 133.05 Kcal (557 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.92g 6%
Sodium 377.85mg 16%
Potassium 64.9mg 1%
Total Carbs 21.94g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.74g 7%
Protein 2.67g 5%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 108.6mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 391.92 Kcal (1641 kJ)
Calories from fat 103.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.54g 6%
Sodium 1113.05mg 16%
Potassium 191.17mg 1%
Total Carbs 64.62g 7%
Dietary Fiber 5.13g 7%
Protein 7.85g 5%
Iron 5.1mg 10%
Calcium 320mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.6
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • high fiber

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