Southern Cornbread
There is nothing like making a fresh pone of cornbread, taking it right out of the oven, and place a slice in a cup before covering it in buttermilk or even whole milk. This is my favorite snack. Even leftover cornbread is perfect for milk and cornbread.
My father was never one to enjoy sugar in his cornbread. His mother never made it that way and neither did he. This recipe is super simple with a few ingredients. No egg or sugar needed.
My only suggestion is when choosing a cornmeal, using one that is self-rising and has buttermilk will make a tastier cornbread.
My suggested cooking time is around 15 minutes, but please note that some ovens may be faster or slower than others, so check to make sure that the top is golden and the cornbread is firm to the touch.
This simple recipe for southern cornbread uses a few ingredients to make a delicious pone of cornbread.
- 2 cup Self-Rising Cornmeal
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 cup Milk (Can use whole milk or 2%)
- Splash floz Water (Enough to thin out the batter)
- Several tbsp Shortening or Lard (Enough to grease pan)
- Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit
Grease a 10-inch cast iron pan
Make sure to grease liberally to avoid cornbread sticking in the pan. I know this looks like a lot, but the pan I used really needed to be re-seasoned before making this pone of cornbread.Combine cornmeal, oil, and milk to a bowl.
Stir until combined. Add enough water until mixture is thin enough to run off the spoon. Mixture should still have a thick consistency but should easily run off the spoon without being watery.
Pour into prepared pan and bake in oven until top is golden and bread springs back when pressed in the center. You can also check by inserting a knife or fork to see if it comes out clean.
Turn out onto a plate. Enjoy warm with a slather of butter or butter and honey.
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 230kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12.9g20%
- Saturated Fat 3g15%
- Cholesterol 1mg1%
- Sodium 7mg1%
- Potassium 108mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 27.7g10%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 0.7g
- Protein 3.5g8%
- Calcium 1 mg
- Iron 6 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.