Best 6 Southern Cornbread And Yankee Cornbread Recipes
In the realm of classic American cuisine, two iconic cornbread variations stand out: Southern cornbread and Yankee cornbread. While both share the same humble ingredients of cornmeal, flour, and buttermilk, their distinct regional characteristics set them apart. Southern cornbread, with its origins in the sun-kissed fields of the American South, is renowned for its golden-brown crust, coarse texture, and slightly sweet flavor. Its preparation often involves using stone-ground cornmeal, resulting in a rustic and hearty loaf. On the other hand, Yankee cornbread, hailing from the kitchens of New England, is known for its smooth, fine-grained texture, delicate crumb, and a touch of sweetness. Its batter typically includes wheat flour, lending a lighter and airier texture compared to its Southern counterpart. Whether you prefer the bold, robust flavors of Southern cornbread or the subtle, refined taste of Yankee cornbread, this article will guide you through the intricacies of each recipe, ensuring you create a perfect batch that captures the essence of these beloved regional traditions.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SOUTHERN CORNBREAD RECIPE
Southern cornbread is crispy outside, tender inside and ready for all of your favorite cold weather dishes.
Provided by Rachel Ballard
Categories Side Dish
Time 32m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- If you are using cast iron, place the 1/4 cup oil in the bottom of a 9" skillet and place over high heat on your stovetop while you make the batter.
- Pour the cornmeal into a bowl and add the oil, egg, and buttermilk.
- Mix until combined and drop a small amount into your skillet.
- If it sizzles immediately, go ahead and pour in your batter to within 1 inch of the top. If you want a thinner cornbread, just don't pour in as much.
- Transfer the skillet from the stove top to the hot oven.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden and set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 631 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
REAL SOUTHERN CORNBREAD
This is the real stuff! Find your cast iron skillet and whip up a batch of cornbread tonight!
Provided by Jason
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl mix together the corn meal, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl mix together the eggs, butter, and buttermilk. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until well blended.
- Heat a dry 12 inch cast iron skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add corn oil to skillet, swirl oil around to coat bottom and sides. Leave remaining oil in pan. Return to high heat for 1 minute.
- Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet and cook on high heat until bubbles start to form in the center. Remove from stove.
- Bake in a preheated 400 degree F (200 degree C) oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 620.9 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
BUTTERMILK CORN BREAD IS A DELICIOUS SIDE DISH
This buttermilk corn bread is the perfect choice to serve with any soup or stew based dish. It is easy to make and has a hint of sweetness to it.
Provided by Carol
Categories Breads
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square pan.
- Melt butter in large skillet. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. Combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan.
- Stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 52 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 256 grams sodium, Sugar 12 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat
YANKEE GIRL'S SOUTHERN ROAST CHICKEN WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING
This recipe was inspired by a Recipezaar thread where I requested Zaar Southerners to suggest their favorite Southern recipes. Talk about Southern hospitality -- what a response! I learned a lot -- I think I'm part Southerner now! About the stuffing: It does not call for broth, as the cornbread is on the moist side, even after toasting. I like a more crumbly stuffing, and find that the chicken exudes plenty of moisture to make it just right.
Provided by Loves2Teach
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 2h30m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Rinse chicken, remove excess fat from around the cavity and pat dry.
- Rub inside and outside of chicken with one teaspoon Old Bay seasoning and set aside.
- Spread corn bread pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast in a 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes, or until they dry out a bit – not much longer than that.
- Combine onion, celery, fresh herbs, pepper, olive oil and 1 teaspoon of the Old Bay seasoning in a mixing bowl.
- When the cornbread crumbs are toasted enough, dump the hot bread into the celery onion mixture and combine.
- Place the chicken in the bottom of a small roasting pan that has a cover.
- Stuff the cavity and the sides of the chicken with the stuffing – you need to separate the skin a bit from the sides to get the stuffing in next to the leg/thigh pieces – also stuff some into the neck cavity.
- Tie the legs together to hold the stuffing in with kitchen twine.
- Drizzle the chicken with oil, sprinkle with salt and a little more Old Bay if you like.
- Cover the pan and roast at 350 for about 1 and 1/2 hours, then uncover, insert a thermometer close to the leg/thigh joint without touching the bone- you're looking for it to read 180 degrees- it will be very close at this point.
- Roast a little longer uncovered until chicken is nicely browned and the thermometer reads 180 degrees.
- Allow the chicken to rest about 10 to 15 minutes before carving- this step keeps it juicy.
- Enjoy.
FANTABULOUS YANKEE CORNBREAD
A little sweeter than Southern and really good! Make this in a 9 inch cast iron skillet for the best results and it may become your favorite corn bread too! DH loves this with Recipe #272121 and fried potatoes. UPDATE!!! YES! I did omit 4 teaspoons of baking powder in the recipe! Mea Culpa! It should be sifted along with the dry ingredients. I am so sorry and thank you for pointing it out to me. SA :( I have corrected the recipe.
Provided by Secret Agent
Categories Quick Breads
Time 40m
Yield 1 cornbread, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Once the oven is hot start the recipe since you want a screaming hot oven.
- Grease the bottom and sides of the cast iron skillet with the shortening. Use more than 1 tablespoon if you need to get more coverage.
- By hand, sift all the dry ingredients together and stir them to make sure they are combined and make a well in the center.
- Combine the eggs, milk and oil and mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir only until they combine. I fold them together with a spatula.
- Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Gently pour into your cast iron skillet being careful not to deflate the batter.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.5, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 55.9, Sodium 434.9, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 10.2, Protein 5.4
DELICIOUS SOUTHERN CORNBREAD
Nothing is easier and tastes better with eggs and country ham than good Southern cornbread. If you can find sorghum molasses, use it instead of the honey in this recipe.
Provided by Mason Morton
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In an 8 inch cast iron skillet, heat vegetable oil over low heat.
- In a medium bowl, mix together cornmeal, buttermilk, egg and honey. Carefully stir in the hot oil. Sprinkle skillet with remaining 1 tablespoon corn meal. Spoon mixture into skillet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 22 minutes, or until firm. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 378 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
Tips and Conclusion
Tips:
- For a sweeter cornbread, add 1/2 cup of sugar to the batter.
- For a more savory cornbread, add 1/2 cup of chopped onion or 1/2 cup of chopped green bell pepper to the batter.
- For a spicier cornbread, add 1 teaspoon of chili powder or 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the batter.
- For a cheesy cornbread, add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup of shredded pepper Jack cheese to the batter.
- For a healthier cornbread, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- To make cornbread in a muffin tin, spoon the batter into greased muffin cups and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- To make cornbread in a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour the batter into the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cornbread can be served warm or cold. It can be eaten plain, with butter or honey, or with chili, soup, or stew.
Conclusion:
Cornbread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be made with a variety of different ingredients. Whether you prefer Southern cornbread or Yankee cornbread, there is a recipe out there that is sure to please everyone. With its sweet and savory flavor, cornbread is a perfect side dish for any meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy bread to make, give cornbread a try. You won't be disappointed.
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