GRANDPA'S CORNBREAD

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This recipe was my Grandfathers passed on to me.. It is different from the recipes you find on the bags of cornmeal. Bake a cake of this in a 8" round cast iron skillet and make a pot of Pinto Beans and you got a meal! I prefer the recipe with that has buttermilk in it.

Provided by The BLESSED Chef

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups self-rising cornmeal
1 cup self rising flour
1/2 cup Crisco shortening, NOT OIL
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup whole milk (enough to make smooth consistency)
2 cups cornmeal
1 cup flour
1/2 cup Crisco shortening, NOT OIL
1 1/4 cups whole milk (enough to make smooth consistency)

Steps:

  • Mix cornmeal and flour together. Cut in Crisco (with a fork) till like coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and enough Whole Milk to make mixture smooth (but still somewhat stiff -) Stir thoroughly. Pour into thoroughly greased and dusted with cornmeal 8" cast iron skillet. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 450 for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
  • (If you want a thick crust bake for app 50-55 minutes at app 430-Just keep an eye on it!).
  • NOTE:You can bake in a 9x9 Pyrex dish if you do not have a cast iron skillet-just make sure you grease it and sprinkle it real good with cornmeal before adding mixture or it will stick!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787.6, Fat 39.8, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 853.6, Carbohydrate 95.9, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 5.5, Protein 14.2

Johnnie Bentson
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This cornbread is the best I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful.


Swaleh Ali
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I'm going to make this cornbread for my next potluck. I know it's going to be a hit.


Anthony Onyechi
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This cornbread is a great way to use up leftover cornmeal.


Ladybug Tee
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I'm not a big fan of cornbread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!


Alyan Tarar
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I can't wait to try this cornbread recipe. It looks so good!


DC Shortz
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This cornbread is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, moist, and delicious.


Sesait Zemicheal
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Pedro Caio De Moraes Guedes Ruiz
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This is my go-to cornbread recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Luz Santos
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This cornbread is so easy to make, even for a beginner. I highly recommend it.


Thembisie Hlongwane
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I love the slightly sweet flavor of this cornbread. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Ali Rajpout
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This cornbread is the perfect side dish for any meal. It's moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful golden brown crust.


Oliver Alway
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I've made this cornbread several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


prativa ghimire
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I made this cornbread for my family and they loved it! It's definitely a new favorite.


Solomon “Solomon65432” Aondoan
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This is the best cornbread recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful.


Ramjan Ramjan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the cornbread always turns out perfect.


hello jk
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This cornbread is so good! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes.


GAMING HOUSE
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I tried this recipe for the first time last night and it was delicious! The cornbread was moist and flavorful, and it had a beautiful golden brown crust.


Lovekant Chaudhary
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I've been making this cornbread for years and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect side dish for any meal.


Faiz Malik
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This cornbread recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the slightly sweet flavor and the crispy edges.