Cornbread

Name: Cornbread
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Yellow Cornmeal, medium grind; 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder; 1/2 tsp Baking Soda; 1 tsp Kosher Salt; 1 1/2 cups Buttermilk; 1 large Egg; 3 tbsp Bacon Drippings, divided (2 tbsp for batter, 1 tbsp for skillet)

This rustic, golden cornbread is tender and slightly crumbly with a rich, savory note from rendered bacon drippings — the perfect companion to soups, chili, or a weekend brunch. Lightly sweet corn flavor meets a soft crumb thanks to tangy buttermilk, while a crisp crust gives every slice a satisfying bite. Simple pantry ingredients come together quickly for a homestyle loaf that’s as comforting as it is delicious.

This rustic, golden cornbread is tender and slightly crumbly with a rich, savory note from rendered bacon drippings — the perfect ... Show more

Traditional American Recipe

Health Grade

D · Occasional

Rating

4.2

Time

40 min

Price

0,10 €

Calories

208 kcal

low calorie

easy

low sugar

kid friendly

Method

Preheat the oven

Set the oven to 425° F. Put 1 tablespoon of Bacon Drippings in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and place the skillet in the oven while it heats so the fat melts and the pan gets very hot.

Mix the dry ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together Yellow Cornmeal (medium grind), All-purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Kosher Salt until the mixture looks even and there are no obvious clumps.

Make the batter

In a second bowl, whisk Buttermilk and Egg until smooth, then slowly whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until no flour streaks remain; the batter should be thick and a little lumpy.

Bake the cornbread

Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and swirl the drippings around the bottom and up the sides. Pour in the batter; it should sizzle right away. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is deep golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.