Southern Cornbread Recipe
Ingredients
| White cornmeal | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Soda | 3⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Buttermilk | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Egg | 2 , separated | |
| Shortening | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), melted |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2095 Calories from Fat 1120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 126 g194.3%
Saturated Fat 30.6 g153.1%
Trans Fat 13.5 g
Cholesterol 423 mg141%
Sodium 3117.1 mg129.9%
Total Carbohydrates 190 g63.3%
Dietary Fiber 23.4 g93.6%
Sugars 4.1 g
Protein 51 g101.8%
Vitamin A 9.7% Vitamin C
Calcium 8% Iron 58%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Add buttermilk to well-beaten egg yolks and add to cornmeal mixture; beat well.
Add hot melted shortening and again beat well.
Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
Turn immediately into a piping hot, greased, 10-inch heavy skillet, and bake in a hot oven (450° F.) for 25 to 30 minutes.
Serve at once with butter.
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