Corn Meal Corn Bread

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A hearty and flavorful cornbread with a crispy crust, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, offering a moist interior with a hint of sweetness and saltiness.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups corn meal
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 3 tsp shortening
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp soda

Instructions

  1. Beat eggs in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add buttermilk, shortening, salt, corn meal, baking powder, and baking soda to the eggs.
  3. Mix all ingredients well until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into a hot, greased pan.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

521 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5g 10% DV
Total Fat 28.8g 37% DV
Carbs 65.5g 24% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 12.9g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12749.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 260mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 71.8mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 214.5mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 12.4mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 1.1mcg 6% DV
Calcium 1582.3mg 100% DV
Iron 5.5mg 30% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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