Homestead Cornbread
This Homestead Cornbread recipe has been a cherished tradition, originating from an old American Standard woodstove cookbook. Baked for many years, this cornbread embodies simplicity and deliciousness. Perfect for accompanying a hearty meal or enjoying on its own, this recipe is a classic.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 to 3 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 3 tablespoons shortening
Instructions:
- Prepare Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs.
- Add milk, salt, sugar, baking powder, and 2 tablespoons of shortening. Mix well.
- Incorporate cornmeal into the mixture, followed by adding and mixing in the flour.
- Preheat and Grease:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a skillet or pan, melt 1 tablespoon of shortening in the oven.
- Combine and Bake:
- Add the prepared batter to the greased skillet or pan.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Finishing Touch:
- Remove the cornbread from the oven.
- Top the warm cornbread with butter for a delicious finishing touch.
This Homestead Cornbread is not only a delightful side but also a testament to the enduring appeal of well-loved recipes. Enjoy the rustic charm and comforting taste of this classic cornbread!
I love cornbread
Love cornbread with milk as a snack as well as with meals.
no sugar in southern cornbread
sounds like yawl making a cake cornbread. I'm going to try it. I make mine in a 10" cast iron skillet using bacon grease to cover the bottom and sides of skillet. Ok 2 cups of white corn meal 1 egg 2 thirds cup of whole milk salt to taste garlic powder black pepper . bake in oven 350 until the top starts turning kind of brown. this will make a thin corn bread.
I love old school recipes,They also have memories of old times thanks for the recipe
If I want cake I would eat cake corn bread in the southern United state was not sweet
I fix mind the same way but my uncle would do one thing differently he would
Put onions in his corn mix be for cooking
And it was very good with beans.
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I love LOVE LOVE CORNBREADbbut mine isn't as good as my mother's was just DON'T have touch I think
Can I add butter or margarine
Can I use butter or margarine
I’m 79 years young and still make this corn bread the same way. This is my grandma’s recipe just the way she taught me to make it. Back in the days we didn’t have a lot, but we had the basic ingredients for the corn bread. Thank you for sharing this recipe for all to make.