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CORNBREAD SOUTHERN STYLE ALA NITA



Cornbread Southern Style ala Nita image

This recipe makes delicious, moist cornbread. Easy to prepare. Will not embarass you, but bring raves at mealtime.

Provided by Nita Holleman

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups self-rising white cornmeal mix (White Lily Buttermilk White Cornbread Mix recommended or Martha White Hot Rize)
1 teaspoon table salt
1 -2 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup very hot water
1 1/4 cups buttermilk (or milk)
1 large fresh egg, beaten lightly
1/4 cup bacon drippings or 1/4 cup oil (or mixture)
1/8 teaspoon baking soda (Mix in well just before placing mixture in pan and in hot oven)

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees F.
  • If you have a large seasoned black iron skillet, add 3 tablespoons oil to it and place it in the oven while it heats.
  • Otherwise, place oil in a baking pan to heat.
  • In a medium bowl, combine meal, salt, sugar.
  • Add HOT water, stir in and let sit about 5 minutes.
  • Add lightly beaten egg.
  • Stir in to combine.
  • Add buttermilk or milk and mix well.
  • Add melted butter, bacon drippings or oil.
  • Mix well.
  • Remove baking pan from oven with hot pads.
  • Stir in the 1/8 teaspoon baking soda into cornbread mixture.
  • Pour mixture into hot oiled pan.
  • Place in preheated oven and bake at 375 Degrees F.
  • for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • A clean toothpick stuck in the center should come out clean.
  • SERVE CORNBREAD HOT WITH BUTTER.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.4, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 57.6, Sodium 1041, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.6, Protein 6.2

SWEET SOUTHERN CORNBREAD ALA NITA



Sweet Southern Cornbread Ala Nita image

Fifty four years of cooking Southern food, plus mentoring by good Southern cooks has led to this tried and true delicious cornbread! Enjoy!

Provided by Nita Holleman

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups white lily self-rising cornmeal mix or 2 cups martha white hot rize cornmeal
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 1/4-1 1/2 cups whole milk (I use buttermilk) or 1 1/4-1 1/2 cups buttermilk (I use buttermilk)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 -2 large fresh egg
1 teaspoon table salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 pinch baking soda (TO ADD JUST BEFORE BAKING)

Steps:

  • Preheat a 8 or 10 inch heavy skillet (seasoned black iron is great!) in 375°F oven.
  • Or, grease an 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine boiling water with Cornmeal Mix. Stir in well.
  • Allow to sit about 3 to 5 minutes to absorb the water and burst the corn meal.
  • Combine this mixture well with the remaining ingredients except baking soda.
  • Add buttermilk slowly.
  • Batter should be smooth and wet, but don't over mix.
  • When mixed, just before pouring batter up, mix in the pinch of baking soda.
  • Immediately pour batter into preheated oven and hot skillet or pan.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from pan and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.8, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 60.7, Sodium 485.9, Carbohydrate 6.6, Sugar 6.9, Protein 2.8

GRANDMA'S CORN BREAD DRESSING



Grandma's Corn Bread Dressing image

My grandmother often made this for my family at holidays and also just with good homemade meals. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package dry corn bread mix
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped celery
1 small onion
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons dried sage
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare the dry corn bread mix according to package directions. Cool and crumble.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the celery and onion until soft.
  • In a large bowl, combine the celery, onions, 3 cups crumbled corn bread, eggs, chicken stock, sage and salt and pepper to taste; mix well.
  • Place into prepared dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1582.3 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

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