Southern-Style Cornbread
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- 2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 1/2 cups (or180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup (or 2 ounces) unsalted butter
Instructions
- 1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat oven to 425 F.
- 2
Put the shortening in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and place in the oven to preheat while making the batter.
- 3
In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- 4
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and butter.
- 5
Combine with dry ingredients and stir until all ingredients are moistened. The batter will be similar to a thick pancake batter.
- 6
Carefully, with heavy oven mitts, lift the skillet out of the oven and turn to coat the bottom and sides with the melted shortening.
- 7
Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet and return it to the oven.
- 8
Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, until browned. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean. Serve and enjoy.
