AGGIE'S AUTHENTIC DEEP SOUTH CORNBREAD

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My friend Joyce who lives in the Florida Panhandle taught me to make cornbread when we first moved to Alabama. You can't much deeper south than Florida. She says this is exactly the way that her mother made it and I am so happy to keep her mother's tradition alive.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Savory Breads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 c stone ground cornmeal
3/4 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 Tbsp bacon drippings, melted plus more for greasing skillet
1 c buttermilk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 425-degrees and position a rack in the middle. Grease a 9-inch cast iron frying pan with bacon drippings and place in hot oven to heat while preparing batter. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and the eggs. Add the melted bacon drippings. Add the flour-cornmeal mixture and stir just until combined. Pour the batter into the heated cast iron skillet. Bake until the cornbread just begins to brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 23 minutes. Flip it onto a plate or cooling rack so the crust does not soften. Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

No Mercy
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!


shanza tasawar shnoo
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This cornbread is a great addition to any meal. It's so versatile and can be served with a variety of dishes.


Mr Deluna
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I'm always looking for new cornbread recipes to try and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It was so easy to make and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Lou Jayde
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This cornbread is delicious! I love the way the honey butter melts into it.


Ryan Elite
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of cornbread, but I'm so glad I did. This cornbread is amazing! It's moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly crispy.


Kenneth Ken
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This cornbread is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Charlene Simms
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I'm from the South and I can tell you that this cornbread is authentic. It's got all the right flavors and textures.


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This is the best cornbread recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Jean Pagan
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I made this cornbread for my family and they all loved it. It was so moist and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly crispy.


Sarah Quddusi
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This cornbread is a hit at every potluck I bring it to. Everyone loves it!


Rokeya Begulm
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I'm a beginner baker and this was the first cornbread recipe I tried. It was so easy to follow and the cornbread turned out amazing. I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.


Westnation niccur
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I've been making this cornbread for years and it never disappoints. It's the perfect side dish for any meal.


Mausham Khan
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I was looking for a cornbread recipe that was easy to make and didn't require a lot of ingredients. This recipe fit the bill perfectly. The cornbread turned out great and my family loved it.


Nicolas Messmer
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This cornbread is the best I've ever had. It's so moist and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Luis Rosales
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I'm not usually a cornbread fan, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, I could eat it every day.


Fatima Younes
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This cornbread is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for my family and friends several times and they all love it.


Umer Farooq Sultani
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cornbread turned out amazing. It was moist, flavorful, and had a perfect crust.


Jasmin Akhtar
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This cornbread is delicious! The texture is perfect and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Kashif Zaki
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I've tried many cornbread recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Marianne Lee
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This cornbread is a staple in our family! It's so moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly crispy. We always double the batch because it goes so fast.