American (Southern)

Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread

Recipe from Allrecipes

Cuisine
American (Southern)
Protein
none
Dietary
vegetarian
Time
45 minutes (15 min prep, 30 min cook)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease an 8-inch square pan.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar, then quickly whisk in the eggs.
  3. Combine the buttermilk and baking soda in a small bowl; whisk into the skillet mixture. Stir in the cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended with only a few lumps remaining.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.
  6. Serve and enjoy.

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