Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 1 cup corn meal
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour (gluten free OK)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon table salt)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- dash cayenne pepper optional
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg slightly beaten
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place shortening in a 10″ iron skillet (or 8″ square baking dish) and place in oven to melt.
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Combine corn meal, flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and pepper (if desired) in a mixing bowl.
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Beat buttermilk and egg together in a measuring cup, then stir into dry ingredients.
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Carefully remove skillet with melted shortening from oven, and pour cornbread batter into pan. Use a spoon to gently swirl the shortening over the top of the batter, trying to avoid scraping the bottom of the pan. Return to oven and bake for 17-20 minutes, until golden brown.
Notes
Adapted from allrecipes.com
- Prep Time: 3
- Cook Time: 17