Scalded Cornbread
Scalded cornbread offers a moist, tender crumb with a slightly crispy top, combining cornmeal and a touch of shortening for hearty Southern comfort.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sift together the cornmeal, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Put oil or shortening in a heavy skillet on top of the stove and heat until very hot.
- Pour boiling water over the dry mixture until soupy; stir well.
- Add the egg and beat well into the mixture.
- Pour the hot grease into the batter.
- Cook on top of the stove until several air bubbles form in the bread.
- Transfer the skillet to a 450°F oven and bake until lightly browned on top.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
545
kcal
27% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).