Cornmeal (Cornbread) Mix

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour
  • 4 cups cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar (optional)
  • 1/4 cup baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 cups shortening

Instructions

  1. Sift dry ingredients together until well mixed. Cut in fat until well blended. Place in a glass jar. Keep tightly closed in a cool place. Mixture will keep for 1 to 6 months on the shelf in dry weather. In hot and humid weather, store in the refrigerator.
  2. Cornmeal Muffins-Grease 8 medium-size muffin cups. Combine 2-1/4 cups Cornmeal Mix, 2/3 cup water and 1 beaten egg. Stir just enough to moisten dry ingredients. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 425 degrees F for about 20 minutes. Makes 8.
  3. Cornmeal Biscuits-Add about 1/2 cup water to 2 cups Cornmeal Mix to make a soft dough. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees F for 12 minutes. Makes 12 biscuits.
  4. Cornbread-Combine 4 1/2 cups Cornmeal Mix, 2 beaten eggs and 1 1/3 cups water. Stir just enough to moisten dry ingredients. Pour into a greased pan, about 8 inches square. Bake at 425 degrees F for about 25 minutes. Serves 12.
  5. Blueberry Cornbread-Add 1 cup fresh or partially-thawed frozen blueberries to Cornbread batter and mix gently. Bake as directed.
  6. Cheese Cornbread-After turning Cornbread batter into pan, sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese and sesame seed. Bake as directed.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

537 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.6g 29% DV
Total Fat 26.7g 34% DV
Carbs 64.1g 23% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12914mg 100% DV
Potassium 363.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 0.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.5mcg
Vitamin C 10.8mg 12% DV
Calcium 1556mg 100% DV
Iron 5mg 28% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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