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"Plain fresh bread, its crust shatteringly crisp. Sweet cold butter. There is magic in the way they come together in your mouth to make a single perfect bite."--Ruth Reichl

Southern Corn Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c corn meal
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 eggs - beaten
2 c buttermilk
2 Tbsp bacon drippings
Directions:
Directions:
1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; add eggs, buttermilk, and bacon drippings. Mix well.
2. Place a well greased or buttered 10" cast iron skillet in a 450º oven for 4 minutes or until buttered is completely melted. Remove from oven; pour batter into skillet.
3. Bake at 450º for 35 minutes or until golden brown.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6 - 8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 - 40 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
If using self-rising corn meal omit baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

 

 

 

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