OVEN-FRIED CORNBREAD

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Nothing says good southern cooking like a crisp cornbread baked in a cast-iron skillet. This is an old family recipe that has been passed down to each generation. -Emory Doty, Jasper, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1-1/2 cups finely ground white cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups buttermilk

Steps:

Place 2 tablespoons oil in a 10-in. cast-iron skillet; place in oven. Preheat oven to 450°. Whisk together cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk and remaining oil. Add to cornmeal mixture; stir just until moistened., Carefully remove hot skillet from oven. Add batter; bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.