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Brenda Gantt Cornbread Recipe

Brenda Gantt Cornbread Recipe

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Create authentic Southern comfort with this simple Brenda Gantt Cornbread Recipe. Perfectly crisp and moist, grab your cast iron skillet and bake today!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Servings 8 servings
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Self-rising cornmeal mix
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 Egg Large
  • 3 tbsp Bacon grease or vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place the bacon grease in a cast iron skillet and put it in the oven to heat up.
  • Whisk together the cornmeal, egg, and buttermilk in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven.
  • Pour the batter into the hot skillet.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Always use a preheated skillet to ensure your cornbread develops that signature crispy golden crust.
Keyword Brenda Gantt, Cast Iron, Cornbread, Side Dish, Southern Cooking