Southern Style Buttermilk Cornbread
Enjoy a slice of this Southern Style Buttermilk Cornbread, a delightful accompaniment to any meal. This recipe is inspired by the Pioneer Woman and brings a moist, tender texture to your table. With a perfect balance of sweetness and savory notes from the buttermilk, this cornbread is ideal for serving with soups, stews, or simply spread with butter and honey. Easy to make, it's a family favorite that captures the comforting essence of Southern cuisine. Gather your ingredients and let’s bake a classic that everyone will love!
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
shortening
1/4 cup (melted)
shortening
2 tablespoons (for greasing the pan)
yellow cornmeal
1 cup (none)
all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (none)
salt
1 teaspoon (none)
buttermilk
1 cup (none)
milk
1/2 cup (none)
egg
1 whole (beaten)
baking powder
1 tablespoon (none)
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (none)
Instructions
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1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
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2. Place an iron skillet, muffin pan, or your choice of baking pan in the oven to heat.
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3. In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and salt. Mix well.
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4. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, milk, and egg until fully blended.
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5. Stir in the baking powder and baking soda into the wet mixture, ensuring it’s well combined.
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6. Melt 1/4 cup of shortening and add it to the wet ingredients, mixing continuously.
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7. Once your pan is hot, carefully remove it from the oven and add 2 tablespoons of shortening, swirling to coat the bottom.
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8. Pour the batter into the hot pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
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9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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10. Allow it to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Style Buttermilk Cornbread?
It is a moist and tender quick bread with a perfect balance of sweetness and savory notes, inspired by the Pioneer Woman and traditional Southern cuisine.
What oven temperature is required for this cornbread?
The oven should be preheated to 450°F (230°C).
What kind of pan should I use to bake the cornbread?
You can use an iron skillet, a muffin pan, or your choice of standard baking pan.
Do I need to heat the pan before adding the batter?
Yes, place the pan in the oven to heat while you prepare the batter to help create a better crust.
What are the primary dry ingredients?
The dry ingredients are yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and salt.
How much yellow cornmeal is needed?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of yellow cornmeal.
How much all-purpose flour is used in this recipe?
You will need 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour.
What wet ingredients are required?
The wet ingredients include buttermilk, milk, a beaten egg, and melted shortening.
How much buttermilk is used?
The recipe requires 1 cup of buttermilk.
When should I add the baking powder and baking soda?
Stir the baking powder and baking soda into the wet mixture (buttermilk, milk, and egg) before adding the shortening.
How much shortening goes into the batter?
You should melt and add 1/4 cup of shortening to the wet ingredients.
How much shortening is used for greasing the pan?
Use 2 tablespoons of shortening to coat the bottom of the hot pan before pouring in the batter.
How long does the cornbread need to bake?
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
How do I know when the cornbread is done?
The cornbread is done when it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
What is the best way to serve this cornbread?
It is best served warm, either as a side for soups and stews or spread with butter and honey.
Is this recipe considered easy?
Yes, it is described as an easy recipe that is a family favorite.
Does this recipe include sugar?
The ingredient list does not include sugar; the sweetness comes from the buttermilk and cornmeal balance.
How many eggs are in the recipe?
The recipe uses one whole beaten egg.
How much baking powder is required?
You will need 1 tablespoon of baking powder.
How much baking soda is required?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
What is the texture of the cornbread?
The cornbread has a moist and tender texture.
Can I make cornbread muffins with this recipe?
Yes, the instructions specifically mention that a muffin pan can be used.
Should I let the cornbread cool before slicing?
Yes, allow it to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
How much salt is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of salt.
How much regular milk is needed in addition to buttermilk?
You will need 1/2 cup of regular milk.
Who is the inspiration for this recipe?
The recipe is inspired by the Pioneer Woman.
What should I do after removing the hot pan from the oven?
Carefully add the shortening for greasing, swirl it to coat, and then immediately pour in the batter.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 10 ingredients total in this cornbread recipe.
What is the first step of the instructions?
The first step is to preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
Is shortening the only fat used?
Yes, shortening is used both in the batter and for greasing the pan in this specific version.