Southern Cornbread

Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
1%
Southern Cornbread
35 min.
8
282kcal

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Welcome to the heart of Southern cooking with this delightful Gluten-Free Southern Cornbread recipe! Perfectly golden and irresistibly fluffy, this cornbread is a staple that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. Whether you're serving it alongside a hearty bowl of chili or enjoying it with a drizzle of honey, this cornbread is sure to impress your family and friends.

In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves eight, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or cozy family dinners. With a caloric content of 282 kcal per serving, it strikes a perfect balance between indulgence and nourishment. The unique combination of cornmeal and optional flour creates a texture that is both satisfying and gluten-free, allowing everyone to enjoy this classic dish.

What sets this recipe apart is the use of bacon drippings, which infuses the cornbread with a rich, savory flavor that elevates it to new heights. The addition of buttermilk ensures a moist crumb, while the optional egg adds a touch of richness. Whether you choose to include the sugar for a hint of sweetness or keep it savory, this cornbread is versatile enough to suit any palate.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a delicious Southern tradition that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Your kitchen will be filled with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cornbread, making it a memorable experience for all!

Ingredients

  • Tbsp add carrot and onion to bacon fat . cook 
  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • 1.3 cups buttermilk 
  • cups cornmeal 
  •  eggs 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • Tbsp sugar 
  • Tbsp butter unsalted melted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • toothpicks
  • cake form
  • dutch oven
  • pot holder

Directions

  1. Put the bacon fat in a 9 or 10-inch cast iron skillet and put the skillet into the oven. Then preheat the oven to 400° with the skillet inside. (If you don't have an iron skillet, you can use an uncovered Dutch oven or a metal cake pan.)2
  2. Whisk together all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. In another bowl, beat the egg and buttermilk until combined, then mix that into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir in the melted butter.3 When the oven is hot, take out the skillet (carefully, as the handle will be hot!).
  3. Add the cornbread batter and make sure it is evenly distributed in the skillet.
  4. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the edges are beginning to brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.4
  5. Let the bread rest for 10-30 minutes in the skillet before cutting it into wedges and serving.To avoid burning your hand because you've forgotten the pan is hot, I recommend placing a pot holder on the pan's handle while the cornbread is resting, or cooling the handle down a bit with an ice cube.

Nutrition Facts

Calories282kcal
Protein8.33%
Fat46.01%
Carbs45.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.2
Glycemic Load
18.9
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.9200000011403%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:281.59kcal
14.08%
Fat:14.49g
22.29%
Saturated Fat:7.45g
46.58%
Carbohydrates:32.35g
10.78%
Net Carbohydrates:28.61g
10.4%
Sugar:3.97g
4.42%
Cholesterol:49.15mg
16.38%
Sodium:616.87mg
26.82%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.9g
11.81%
Fiber:3.74g
14.95%
Phosphorus:134.76mg
13.48%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.95%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
12.88%
Magnesium:47.16mg
11.79%
Zinc:1.46mg
9.72%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.31%
Selenium:5.58µg
7.97%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.68%
Iron:1.3mg
7.23%
Vitamin A:357.72IU
7.15%
Copper:0.11mg
5.58%
Potassium:188.86mg
5.4%
Vitamin D:0.8µg
5.34%
Calcium:51.34mg
5.13%
Vitamin B3:1.02mg
5.12%
Vitamin B5:0.47mg
4.75%
Folate:18.29µg
4.57%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.99%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.26%