THIN AND CRISPY CORNBREAD
The thick, golden wedges of cornbread served directly from a skillet that you see in glossy food magazines look nothing like the thin and crispy cornbread April McGreger's Mississippi grandmother used to make. The ratio of crunch to tender middle here errs on the side of crunch, which makes it perfect for soaking up the delicious broth called potlikker, which comes from simmering smoked meat and greens, sometimes cooked with Southern field peas. This cornbread bakes up best in a well-seasoned 12-inch cast-iron skillet, though you can divide the batter between two smaller skillets or even cake pans. A scattering of dry coarse cornmeal in the hot skillet before you pour in the batter makes the cornbread extra crunchy. Flipping it onto a plate or rack also helps the crust stay crisp. Or you could make it thicker and cook it ahead of time, then split the slices and toast them before serving.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories breads, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 8 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 500 degrees. Add bacon drippings to a 12-inch skillet and place in the oven to warm.
- In a medium mixing bowl, use a whisk or fork to combine the cornmeal, salt and baking soda. Add the egg, buttermilk and water and stir well to combine. When the skillet is very hot and the bacon grease is sizzling, carefully remove from the oven and pour half the hot fat into the cornbread batter. Whisk well to combine.
- Working quickly, sprinkle the hot skillet with the remaining coarse cornmeal. It should smell like popcorn. Pour the batter into the hot pan and return to the oven. Check after 20 minutes, baking until the cornbread is deep golden brown.
- Remove the hot pan from the oven and immediately flip out onto a plate. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 233, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 229 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Hadi Ayyan
[email protected]This cornbread is delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.
Simona Ristovska
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cornbread turned out terrible. It was dense and crumbly, and it had no flavor. I'm really disappointed.
Destiny Osemwengie
[email protected]This cornbread is a waste of time. It's not thin and crispy like it says it is. It's just a thick, dry mess.
Bashàr Hassan
[email protected]I didn't like this cornbread. It was too dry and it didn't have much flavor. I wouldn't recommend it.
Dave Mac
[email protected]This cornbread is okay. It's not the best I've ever had, but it's not bad. It's a little dry, but it has a good flavor.
hameed khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cornbread, but this recipe is really good. It's thin and crispy, and it has a great flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.
Falak Noor
[email protected]This cornbread is a staple in my kitchen. I make it all the time. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's thin and crispy, and it has a great flavor.
Angel Mwanawasa
[email protected]I've made this cornbread several times now and it's always perfect. It's so moist and flavorful, and it has a great crispy crust. I love serving it with chili or soup.
chohan prince
[email protected]This cornbread is delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.
Thora Thora
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cornbread turned out terrible. It was dense and crumbly, and it had no flavor. I'm really disappointed.
Mario Williams
[email protected]This cornbread is a waste of time. It's not thin and crispy like it says it is. It's just a thick, dry mess.
Patryk aumiller
[email protected]I didn't like this cornbread. It was too dry and it didn't have much flavor. I wouldn't recommend it.
Haydin Thomas
[email protected]This cornbread is okay. It's not the best I've ever had, but it's not bad. It's a little dry, but it has a good flavor.
Kashif Zaka
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cornbread, but this recipe is really good. It's thin and crispy, and it has a great flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.
ZAHEER YT
[email protected]This cornbread is a game-changer. It's so easy to make and it's always perfect. I love that it's thin and crispy, and it has a great flavor.
Attiq Ahmad
[email protected]I love this cornbread! It's so thin and crispy, and it has a great flavor. I always get compliments on it when I make it.
Md arfan Uddin
[email protected]This cornbread is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Ch Tanzil
[email protected]I've tried a lot of cornbread recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so moist and flavorful, and it has a perfect crispy crust.
Byarugaba Philip
[email protected]This cornbread recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it turns out perfect every time. I love that it's thin and crispy, and it has a great flavor.