Cornbread, Simply Basic

Submitted by Fauve

"Every good Southern cook knows how to make excellent cornbread. I'm posting this tried and true family recipe here for my 2 teenage girls, who I'm sure will one day be fantastic cooks."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup butter
• 2 cups white cornmeal mix
• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 1⁄4 cups buttermilk
• 2 large eggs

directions

1. Place butter in a 10 inch cast-iron skillet.
2. Heat in a 425 degree oven for 5 minutes, or until butter is melted.
3. Remove from oven and tilt pan slightly to coat sides, all around.
4. Combine cornmeal mix, flour, and sugar in a large bowl.
5. Stir together buttermilk and eggs.
6. Add to dry ingredients; stir until just moistened.
7. Pour batter over the melted butter in skillet.
8. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Reviews

[cmacooks]

Ya know? This reminds me of the cornbread I have made since I was 10. I have made "fancier" versions over the years, but my family always prefers the basic one.

 

[Darlene Summers]

Fauve,This is an excellent basic cornbread recipe,very easy and turns out great each and every time you make it.Darlene