Traditional Southern Cornbread
This gem came from my Nana's cookbook, which holds a plethora of very old recipes - some from before the Civil War
Traditional Southern Cornbread
This gem came from my Nana's cookbook, which holds a plethora of very old recipes - some from before the Civil War
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- 2
Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium sized bowl. Mix sugar, buttermilk, and eggs in a separate bowl. Pour wet ingredients in with the dry ingredients.
- 3
Add butter to the mixture.
- 4
Mix well until uniform and consistency is a smooth batter.
- 5
Pour into a well-seasoned or oiled iron skillet.
- 6
Bake in oven for 25-35 minutes (depending on your oven).
- 7
Use a toothpick to check if the cornbread is done. If the toothpick comes out clean, it is done.
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