Southern Spoonbread
Southern Spoonbread is a light, fluffy cornbread with a tender, moist texture and a subtly sweet flavor. Perfect as a comforting side for Southern meals or brunch gatherings, it combines the richness of buttermilk and melted shortening, offering a delightful twist on classic cornbread that appeals to all ages.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pour boiling water over the cornmeal and let it stand until cool.
- Add sugar, salt, and beaten egg to the mixture.
- Dissolve soda into the buttermilk and add to the batter; mix well.
- Add melted shortening to the batter.
- Pour the batter into a greased deep dish or skillet.
- Bake at 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
552
kcal
28% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).