ALDEN'S GRANDMOTHER'S CORNBREAD

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Make and share this Alden's Grandmother's Cornbread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Andy Wold

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup vegetable oil or 1/4 cup shortening
2 cups cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place the bacon grease in a 10-inch black cast iron skillet and swirl to coat the sides and bottom evenly.
  • Place skillet in the oven to heat.
  • In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper and mix well.
  • In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
  • Add to dry ingredients and stir just to combine.
  • Remove the hot skillet from the oven, carefully swirl to evenly distribute hot grease, and quickly pour the cornmeal batter into the skillet.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until firm and golden brown on top.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a cutting board.
  • Cut into wedges and serve hot with butter on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.4, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 71.3, Sodium 627.2, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 6.5

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