Southern Cornbread Recipe

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Southern Cornbread
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Ingredients:

  • preheat the oven to 450 degrees f.
  • place 4 tbsp of shortening in a cast iron skillet (or 9-inch square baking pan); place the skillet in the oven to heat.
  • in a large bowl, beat 1 egg with 1/2 tsp of baking soda.
  • stir in 2 cups of self-rising cornmeal mix.
  • the batter should be creamy and pourable. if too thick, more buttermilk or a little water may be added.

Directions:

  1. Pour batter into the hot skillet.
  2. Bake at 450 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  3. Tips:
  4. If you can't find self-rising cornmeal mix, use regular cornmeal with 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt per cup.
  5. For a lighter cornbread, replace 1/2 cup of the meal with 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour.
  6. Add a teaspoon or two of bacon grease to the shortening for flavor.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 0.33 Kcal (1 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.02g 0%
Cholesterol 0.12mg 0%
Sodium 0.64mg 0%
Potassium 0.64mg 0%
Total Carbs 0.01g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 0.04g 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 108.02 Kcal (452 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.91g 0%
Cholesterol 37.55mg 0%
Sodium 208.86mg 0%
Potassium 208.86mg 0%
Total Carbs 1.69g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 0%
Protein 11.81g 0%

* 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

  • 0
    Points
  • 0
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Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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