Sunday Brunch: Hoppin' John'S Cornbread Recipe

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   Add enough bacon grease to the skillet to coat the bottom of a 9 or 10-inch cast-iron skillet, then put it in a cold oven and preheat to 450 degrees. In the meantime, mix the egg into the buttermilk, then add the cornmeal and mix well.

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   After about 10 minutes, when the oven has reached 450 degrees, the grease should be just to the smoking point. Quickly stir the salt, baking powder, and soda into the batter and add the batter all at once to the hot pan.

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   Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top just begins to brown. Turn the bread out onto a platter and serve hot with lots of butter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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