Description
Southern cornbread brings golden crunch and soulful comfort to your table. Crisp exterior and tender interior invite hungry diners to savor this classic Southern side dish with pure homestyle delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal (yellow or white, fine or medium grind)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Liquid and Frying Ingredients:
- 24 tablespoons water (as needed for consistency)
- Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a uniform powder blend of cornmeal, flour, leavening agents, seasoning, and optional sweetener.
- Whisk buttermilk and egg into the dry mixture, stirring gently until ingredients are just incorporated. Gradually introduce water to achieve an ideal spoonable consistency.
- Position a cast-iron skillet with a shallow layer of oil, heating gradually over medium flame until temperature reaches optimal frying range.
- Carefully deposit dollops of batter into the sizzling oil, using a spoon to gently spread and flatten each portion for even cooking.
- Monitor the cornbread fragments, allowing them to transform into a rich golden hue, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Look for crispy exterior edges and uniform coloration.
- Extract the fried morsels using a slotted utensil, transferring them to an absorbent paper surface to drain excess oil.
- Serve these crispy delicacies immediately while piping hot, accompanied by decadent butter, sweet honey, or fiery hot sauce for enhanced flavor profiles.
Notes
- Prevent lumpy batter by sifting dry ingredients together before mixing, ensuring a smooth, consistent texture.
- Maintain optimal oil temperature around 350°F to achieve perfectly crispy exterior without burning or undercooking the cornbread.
- Use cast iron skillet for even heat distribution and superior crispiness, creating a golden-brown crust with delightful crunch.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour alternatives like almond or rice flour for those with wheat sensitivities, keeping the same delicious crispy result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg