Ingredients:
2 cups Cornmeal (if Self-Rising, omit Baking Powder and 1/2 tsp Salt)
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
3/4 tsp Salt
2 Eggs, beaten
2 cups Buttermilk
1/2 cup Bacon Drippings (or Shortening)
2 cups Cornmeal (if Self-Rising, omit Baking Powder and 1/2 tsp Salt)
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
3/4 tsp Salt
2 Eggs, beaten
2 cups Buttermilk
1/2 cup Bacon Drippings (or Shortening)
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Pour the Bacon Drippings into a 9-10″ cast iron skillet, and place in the oven as it preheats.
- In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
- Add the Eggs and Buttermilk, incorporating until there are no lumps.
- Remove the Skillet and sprinkle with some Cornmeal.
- Pour the batter into the dusted Skillet, and return to the oven.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, until golden brown
Variations:
Northern Cornbread
Texas Cornbread
M›Ṽ - Use Vegetable Shortening instead of Bacon Drippings
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