East Texas Corn Bread

This East Texas cornbread is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a golden, crispy crust achieved by baking in a preheated cast-iron skillet with bacon drippings. The batter is simple yet flavorful, combining yellow cornmeal, flour, buttermilk, and egg for a texture that is moist inside and crunchy on the outside. It&# 226;ÂÂs a staple side dish that pairs perfectly with chili, barbecue, or a hearty stew. The savory depth from the bacon fat elevates this classic Southern bread, making it an irresistible addition to any family dinner or potluck.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 250.2

Description

This East Texas cornbread is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a golden, crispy crust achieved by baking in a preheated cast-iron skillet with bacon drippings. The batter is simple yet flavorful, combining yellow cornmeal, flour, buttermilk, and egg for a texture that is moist inside and crunchy on the outside. It&# 226;ÂÂs a staple side dish that pairs perfectly with chili, barbecue, or a hearty stew. The savory depth from the bacon fat elevates this classic Southern bread, making it an irresistible addition to any family dinner or potluck.

Ingredients

1 cup Yellow corn meal
1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
1/3 cup Flour
1 Egg
2 teaspoon Baking powder
1 cup Buttermilk
1 teaspoon Salt
4 tablespoon Bacon drippings

Directions

1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven while it preheats to ensure it gets very hot.
3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until well combined.
4
In a separate bowl, sift together the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
6
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings, swirling to coat the bottom and sides.
7
Pour the batter into the hot skillet.
8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9
Serve warm directly from the skillet.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 250.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.3g15%
Saturated Fat 3.0g15%
Cholesterol 54.7mg19%
Sodium 5543.4mg231%
Total Carbohydrate 31.5g11%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 6.1g
Protein 13.4g27%

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

Keywords: cornbread, east texas, bacon drippings, cast iron, southern cooking, buttermilk, cornmeal, side dish, bbq side, chili companion, crispy crust, homemade bread, savory, comfort food, skillet bread, traditional, yellow cornmeal

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