This is a simple, fool-proof and absolutely delicious recipe for traditional cornbread. Just slightly sweet, this bread would be perfect for use in a cornbread stuffing, though it is also wonderful eaten alone with a smear of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup…..
Ingredients:
– 2 c. yellow corn meal
– 2 c. flour
– 1/2 c. sugar
– 2 Tbsp. baking powder
– 2 tsp. salt
– 2 1/2 c. milk
– 5 Tbsp. melted butter
– 3 Tbsp. oil
– 4 eggs, lightly beaten
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375F
2. In a large bowl combine corn meal, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder
3. In a small bowl combine milk, butter, oil, and eggs
4. Add liquids to dry ingredients
5. Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined
6. Pour batter into a well-greased 13x9x2 baking pan (you can use another size but baking times may vary)
7. Bake at 375F for 35 minutes, or until top is golden and a toothpick or knife inserted into the center comes out clean
Enjoy! If using for cornbread stuffing make at least 24 hours in advance — you want the bread to be just slightly stale so that it doesn’t get too soggy when you add your stock and other ingredients!
theindiehomemaker 