Real Cornbread
Recipe from
EatingWell
This traditional cornbread is made without flour, isn't sweet and has a crumbly texture. You can change the adaptable recipe to suit your cornbread preference. For a variation, substitute 1/2 teaspoon baking soda for the baking powder and use buttermilk instead of milk. If you're looking for a more muffinlike texture, substitute flour for half the cornmeal.

Servings:
8 servings
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Ingredients
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3 tablespoonscanola oilsee savings

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2 cupsyellow or white cornmealsee savings

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1 teaspoonbaking powdersee savings

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1/2 teaspoonsaltsee savings

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1large egg, beatensee savings

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1 1/2 cupsnonfat milk or nonfat buttermilksee savings

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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place oil in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or similar-size glass baking dish and transfer to the preheating oven.
2.
Mix cornmeal, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Add egg and milk (or buttermilk); stir until just combined. Remove the pan from the oven and swirl the oil to coat the bottom and a little way up the sides. Very carefully pour the excess hot oil into the cornmeal mixture; stir until just combined. Pour the batter into the hot pan.
3.
Bake until the bread is firm in the middle and lightly golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: The cornbread can be made up to 3 hours in advance. Reheat, wrapped in foil, in a warm oven.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 172, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 228 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, Potassium 85 mg. Exchanges: Starch 1.5,Fat 1.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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