Mimi’s Cornbread

                A classic cornbread recipe with a crisp crust and soft, moist interior.
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                Categories: side dish bread

                Ingredients

                • 1 cup cornmeal
                • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
                • 1/2 to 1/3 cup sugar
                • 1 teaspoon salt
                • 1 teaspoon baking powder
                • 1 teaspoon baking soda
                • 6 tablespoons shortening
                • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
                • 1 egg
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                Instructions

                1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
                2. Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
                3. Heat shortening in a 10-inch iron skillet until melted. Coat the bottom and sides of the skillet with the shortening.
                4. Mix buttermilk, egg, and melted shortening. Add to dry ingredients and mix well.
                5. Pour batter into the prepared skillet.
                6. Place the skillet on the bottom rack of the oven for about 10 minutes.
                7. Move to the top rack and bake until the top is golden brown, approximately 20-25 minutes.
                8. Let sit for about 10 minutes before cutting.