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Southern Cornbread
Authentic Southern cornbread baked in a cast-iron skillet, boasting a wonderfully crispy, golden-brown bottom and a tender, crumbly interior. This recipe adheres to tradition by omitting sugar, allowing the natural sweetness of the cornmeal to shine.
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- 1.5 cups Yellow cornmeal(Medium grind is preferred for texture.)
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Buttermilk(Room temperature is ideal for better incorporation.)
- 2 Large eggs(Room temperature is ideal.)
- 1/4 cup Butter or bacon grease(Bacon grease adds a distinct savory flavor; ensure it's melted if solid.)
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt(Enhances the flavors.)
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- 1
Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet into the oven. Add the 1/4 cup of butter or bacon grease to the skillet. Preheat the oven with the skillet inside to 425ยฐF (220ยฐC). Allow the skillet and fat to heat for at least 10 minutes until the fat is shimmering and very hot.
โฑ๏ธ 10 minutes - 2
While the skillet heats, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. In a separate medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then whisk in the buttermilk until smooth.
โฑ๏ธ 5 minutes - 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are acceptable. The batter should be thick but pourable.
โฑ๏ธ 1 minute - 4
Carefully remove the hot cast-iron skillet from the oven. The fat should be smoking slightly. Immediately pour the cornbread batter into the hot skillet. It will sizzle upon contact. Gently spread the batter evenly.
โฑ๏ธ 1 minute - 5
Return the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cornbread is deeply golden brown on top and the edges are set and beginning to pull away from the sides of the skillet. A wooden skewer inserted into the center should come out clean.
โฑ๏ธ 20-25 minutes - 6
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Let the cornbread cool in the skillet for a few minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack or serving directly from the skillet.
โฑ๏ธ 5 minutes
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- โThe key to a crispy bottom is a thoroughly preheated cast-iron skillet with hot fat. Don't skip this step!
- โSouthern cornbread is traditionally unsweetened. The natural sweetness of the cornmeal is sufficient.
- โRendered bacon grease imparts a wonderful savory depth that complements the cornmeal beautifully.
- โEnsure your baking soda is fresh for optimal leavening.
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- For a touch of heat, stir in 1/4 cup of finely diced pickled jalapeรฑos or fresh minced jalapeรฑo into the batter before pouring into the skillet.
- For a sweeter, Northern-style cornbread, add 2-4 tablespoons of sugar to the dry ingredients.