SOUTHERN BACON FAT CORNBREAD

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I found this recipe in Lee Lee's Recipe Box. The description to the recipe reads: "True Southern Cornbread is generally made with bacon dripping in an iron skillet - The result is a crusty bread like this one."

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup bacon drippings

Steps:

  • Combine cornmeal, baking soda, and salt; stir in eggs and buttermilk.
  • Heat bacon dripping in an iron skillet until very hot; add drippings to batter, mixing well.
  • Pour batter into hot skillet, and bake at 450 F for about 25 minutes, or until bread is golden brown.

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