Old Southern Cracklin Bread

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

Old Southern Cracklin Bread offers a hearty, crunchy texture with rich bacon cracklings, perfect for rustic meals or comfort food enthusiasts seeking bold flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup cracklings

Instructions

  1. Sift cornmeal, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
  2. Pour in enough boiling water to make a stiff batter.
  3. Add cracklings and 1 cup of bacon drippings to the batter.
  4. Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit until light brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

113 kcal 6% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.6g 5% DV
Total Fat 1.4g 2% DV
Carbs 26.2g 10% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12341.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 105.3mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 1476.3mg 100% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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