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Southern-Style Cornbread

Southern-Style Cornbread

A classic Southern side dish that's ready in 30 minutes. The buttermilk keeps it moist, while the cornmeal gives it that signature golden color and texture. Perfect with chili.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • Dry: 1.25 cups all-purpose flour 1.25 cups cornmeal (fine polenta), 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, pinch of sugar
  • Wet: 1.25 cups buttermilk 1 egg (beaten), 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet or round pan
  • Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients.
  3. Whisk wet ingredients and stir into dry (do not overmix).
  4. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 25-30 mins until golden.

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