i found this recipe in a cookbook given to shaun & i by his aunt. there are tons of delicious sounding recipes, so you can bet you'll see names of people i don't know & "soups & breads cookbook" again!
when we were in college, we had a friend {who shall remain nameless} who thought he could cook. he did make some scrumptious dishes, but many times we stared at his creations with raised eyebrows & turned noses {like at the chocolate cake made with only whole wheat flour...}. we once had a conversation about southern cooking, & cornbread came up. he stated that real cornbread had to be made in a cast iron skillet. being a southern girl who does not do southern cooking, i informed him that i make cornbread all the time, & i don't even own a cast iron skillet. he replied with, "well, what kind of woman are you?!" it's been a running joke ever since.
this is my first attempt to make anything in a cast iron skillet, & i had to borrow it from my best friend, rachel! in truth, she actually made it, so technically i guess i still haven't made anything in a cast iron skillet... oh well! it was some of the best cornbread we've ever had, so it still deserves a post!
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup masa harina {you can substitute more cornmeal}
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1. preheat the oven to 400 degrees. measure shortening into cast iron skillet {or other baking pan}, & let melt in the oven while making the batter.
2. blend the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl.
3. remove the pan from the oven. swirl the melted shortening around the sides of the pan to coat. add the shortening to batter.
4. pour batter into skillet/pan, & bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden & toothpick comes out clean.
12 servings
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I try to do one new recipe a month so I will be trying some you have here :)
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