Maw Maw’s Cornbread
Photo: CHRISTINA KEPHART
Submitted by The Salty Hen
Ingredients
- ¼ C, plus 2 Tbsp bacon grease, divided
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1 C whole-milk buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ C white cornmeal
- ¼ C all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tsp baking powder
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a 12-inch cast iron skillet in oven with 1/4 C bacon grease. Allow it to heat as the oven comes to temperature—grease should be hot and shimmering. Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons bacon grease, melted butter, buttermilk and eggs in medium bowl and whisk until smooth. In separate bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. When oven is preheated, gently combine the wet and dry ingredients. Stir just until incorporated. Do not overmix. Carefully remove the hot cast iron skillet from the oven and immediately pour batter into hot bacon grease. It should sizzle on contact. Return skillet to the oven and bake 22 minutes, or until top is golden brown and edges are crisp.
