Corn Bread Mix

This homemade cornbread mix is the ultimate kitchen shortcut, allowing you to bake up warm, golden loaves in minutes. By combining all-purpose flour with yellow cornmeal and nonfat dry milk, this blend delivers a perfect balance of tender crumb and classic corn flavor. The addition of shortening ensures a rich, moist texture that rivals bakery-fresh bread. Ideal for pairing with chili, soups, or roasted meats, this mix is a staple for potlucks, family dinners, or quick weeknight sides. Keep a jar on hand for spontaneous baking sessions that bring comfort and nostalgia to your table.

Cuisine: American

Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 1856.5

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This homemade cornbread mix is the ultimate kitchen shortcut, allowing you to bake up warm, golden loaves in minutes. By combining all-purpose flour with yellow cornmeal and nonfat dry milk, this blend delivers a perfect balance of tender crumb and classic corn flavor. The addition of shortening ensures a rich, moist texture that rivals bakery-fresh bread. Ideal for pairing with chili, soups, or roasted meats, this mix is a staple for potlucks, family dinners, or quick weeknight sides. Keep a jar on hand for spontaneous baking sessions that bring comfort and nostalgia to your table.

Ingredients

4 cup All-purpose flour*
4 cup Yellow commeal
1 3/4 cup Nonfat dry milk
1/3 cup Baking powder
2 teaspoon Salt
1 3/4 cup Shortening

Directions

1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, nonfat dry milk, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
2
Add the shortening to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingertips, cut the shortening into the mixture.
3
Continue working the shortening in until the mixture resembles coarse meal with no large chunks of fat remaining.
4
Transfer the finished mix into an airtight container or heavy-duty resealable bag.
5
Seal tightly and store in the refrigerator or a cool, dry pantry for up to 1 month.
6
To bake, follow standard cornbread instructions using the desired amount of mix, adding wet ingredients like eggs, milk, and oil as required by your preferred baking method.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1856.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 108.5g167%
Saturated Fat 36.9g185%
Cholesterol 2.1mg1%
Sodium 12596.8mg525%
Total Carbohydrate 193.1g65%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g26%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 27.6g56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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