Texas cornbread, a delectable Southern staple, is a versatile side dish that perfectly complements a variety of meals. While countless recipes exist, each claiming to be the ultimate, the pursuit of the perfect Texas cornbread remains a culinary adventure for many. This article delves into the secrets of crafting this iconic dish, guiding you through the selection of the finest ingredients and providing detailed instructions to ensure a moist, tender, and irresistibly flavorful cornbread that embodies the true spirit of Texas.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
TEXAS BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
In Martha's family, cornbread is made without eggs or sugar. If you prefer sweet cornbread, mix 6 tablespoons sugar in with the dry ingredients. Either version is delicious served with butter and honey.
Provided by Martha Holmes
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish with 2 tablespoons butter. Place dish in oven 10 minutes (butter may brown).
- Meanwhile, whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in large bowl to blend. Add buttermilk and remaining 6 tablespoons melted butter. Stir batter just until evenly moistened (do not over mix).
- Transfer cornbread batter to hot dish and spread evenly. Bake cornbread until crusty on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cornbread cool at least 10 minutes. Serve warm.
LITTLE TEXAS CORNBREAD
Cheddar cheese, cream-style corn and green chilies dress up ordinary corn bread. Generous slices taste great with a bowl of chili. A friend gave me this recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, cheese and baking powder. In another bowl, combine the eggs, corn, sour cream, oil and chilies. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts :
TEXAS CORNBREAD -
I want to share here this classic recipe which traveled to Texas with the settlers and it is served at Luby's Cafeterias in Texas. The buttermilk in this recipe makes it extra moist and delicious. Enjoy it.
Provided by pink cook
Categories Breads
Time 35m
Yield 9 squares, 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425º F. Grease generously a 10-inch cast iron skillet, or a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, buttermilk, eggs and oil until blended.
- Add cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix just until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Pour into greased pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and a wooden toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
- Cool and cut in 3 inch - 9 squares.
AUSTIN TEXAS CORNBREAD (FROM Z' TEJAS) RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by mrshermes2002
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix all dry ingredients together. In a large mixing bowl, whisk all wet ingredients together. Then add dry ingredients to form batter. Spray a cast iron skillet with non-stick cooking spray and then fill with the batter (about 2/3 full - you may have leftover batter so make some muffins). Bake at 400 degrees for 16 minutes. Rotate after 8 minutes. Test by using a toothpick in the center of the corn bread. Toothpick should come out clean.
MAMA'S SOUTHERN CORNBREAD DRESSING
I grew up on mama's cornbread dressing. I have come across many cornbread dressing recipes; however, this is still the best. This stuffing has cubes of cornbread with the addition of onions, celery, eggs, and stock. It's the perfect Southern souffle!
Provided by Mary Lynne Williams
Time 1h35m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x13-inch baking dishes.
- Combine cornbread and stale bread cubes in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery and cook until transparent, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Pour onion mixture over the cornbread mixture. Add turkey broth, chopped turkey, soup, giblets, hard-cooked eggs, and flour. Mix so that all the cornbread is wet. Mix in parsley, sage, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Add beaten eggs. Mixture should be "soupy." Pour mixture evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and set, 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 174 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 850.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
TILDEE'S TEXAS STYLE HOT WATER CORNBREAD
This is my Mother-in-law's recipe for her awesome tasting skillet cooked hot water cornbread. There is nothing like this and a pot of black eyed peas!
Provided by Chief Teer
Categories Breads
Time 25m
Yield 8-10 Patties, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix dry ingredients in hot boiling water.
- Proceed to use your hands to make into patty shapes to fry.
- Fry in oil until golden brown on the edges.
- Drain on paper towel covered plate.
- Cool and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.3, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 349.6, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 0.2, Protein 3.1
Tips:
- Use fresh cornmeal. Fresh cornmeal will give your cornbread a better flavor and texture than store-bought cornmeal.
- Grind your own cornmeal if possible. Grinding your own cornmeal will give you the freshest and most flavorful cornbread possible.
- Use buttermilk or sour cream. Buttermilk or sour cream will add a tangy flavor to your cornbread and help it to rise.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make your cornbread tough.
- Bake the cornbread in a hot oven. A hot oven will help the cornbread to rise and brown properly.
- Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving. Letting the cornbread cool slightly before serving will help it to set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Texas cornbread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. Whether you like it plain, with butter, or with honey, there is a Texas cornbread recipe out there for everyone. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, Texas cornbread is a great bread for beginners. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make bread, give Texas cornbread a try!
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