Soft Cornbread
Soft cornbread with a tender crumb and golden crust, perfect for hearty meals or casual family dinners. Its subtle corn flavor pairs beautifully with butter, beef hash, or gravy, making it a versatile side. Suitable for all occasions, this cornbread is easy to prepare and irresistibly comforting.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place the yellow cornmeal, baking powder, flour, and salt in a bowl.
- Scald with boiling water, stirring vigorously until combined.
- Add milk and slightly beaten eggs to the mixture.
- Heat bacon drippings in a medium-sized Pyrex bowl in the oven.
- Pour hot bacon drippings into the cornbread mixture and stir well.
- Pour all the batter into the Pyrex bowl with the bacon drippings.
- Bake in a 425°F oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the top is brown.
- Serve hot with a spoon, preferably with butter.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
418
kcal
21% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).