Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread
Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread is a staple in the author's family, passed down from their grandmother. It's a simple, comforting dish that brings back fond memories of family gatherings and the warmth of their grandmother's kitchen.
Servings: 13
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup of granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup of buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 cup of cornmeal
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Then, remove from heat and mix in the sugar.
- Whisk in the eggs quickly into the mixture in the skillet.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and baking soda, then add this mixture to the skillet.
- Mix in the cornmeal, flour, and salt into the skillet until well-blended, with only a few small lumps remaining.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.