Classic Cornbread Recipe

Name: Classic Cornbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, melted and divided; 3 tablespoons warm bacon drippings, divided; 1 1/2 cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk; 1/2 cup milk

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter, melted and divided
3 tablespoons warm bacon drippings, divided
1 1/2 cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup milk

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0. Place 1 Tbsp. melted butter and 1 Tbsp. bacon drippings in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet; heat in oven 5 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, sift together cornmeal and next 5 ingredients in a bowl. Whisk together egg and both milks; whisk into cornmeal mixture just until combined. Whisk in remaining 3 Tbsp. butter and 2 Tbsp. drippings. Pour into hot skillet.
3
Bake at 450u00b0 for 20 minutes or until golden brown and firm. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan, and serve. Or cool completely in pan on a wire rack (about 1 hour).
4
Recipe brought to the table by chef Frank Stitt of Highlands Bar and Grill in Birmingham, Alabama.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, melted and divided, 3 tablespoons warm bacon drippings, divided, 1 1/2 cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal, 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Classic Cornbread falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Cornbread

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