Golden Cornbread

Prep Time:

10 min

Cook Time:

25 min

Total Time:

35 min

Servings:

Golden Cornbread is the side dish that will make the cookout great. This recipe is hearty, flavorful, moist, and a little crispy around the edges. This recipe is so versatile and pairs well with a variety of meals including, chili, stew, soups, and more.

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable shortening or fat drippings
1 ½ cups Quaker® Yellow or White Corn Meal
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 cups buttermilk*
1 egg

How to make it

1

Preheat oven to 450°F.
2

Place shortening in 9-inch skillet with ovenproof handle or 8-inch square baking pan.
3

Place in oven about 3 minutes.
4

Skillet will be very hot when shortening is melted.
5

While skillet is heating, in large bowl combine corn meal, flour, salt and baking soda; add buttermilk and egg, mixing well.
6

Pour batter into hot, prepared skillet.
7

Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until surface cracks and edges are light golden brown and pull away from side of pan.
8

Serve hot with butter.