Crusty Corn Bread

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

Crusty Corn Bread offers a hearty, golden crust with tender, flavorful cornmeal and a hint of sweetness. Perfect for serving alongside soups, stews, or as a snack, this bread combines rustic charm with satisfying texture, appealing to both comfort food lovers and those seeking a quick, homemade treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. meal
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 1/4 c. shortening

Instructions

  1. Combine the meal, flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  3. Add the beaten egg and buttermilk to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
  4. Melt the shortening in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Pour the hot shortening into the batter and mix well.
  6. Pour the batter into the skillet.
  7. Bake at 425°F for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

626 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.8g 18% DV
Total Fat 29.3g 38% DV
Carbs 89.4g 33% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12769.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 359.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 71.8mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 153.3mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 13.9mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 1.1mcg 5% DV
Calcium 1592.5mg 100% DV
Iron 12.1mg 67% DV

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

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