Granny's Fried Cornbread
Bring a taste of Southern nostalgia to your table with Granny’s Fried Cornbread, a timeless classic that’s as comforting as it is delicious. This skillet-fried delight combines yellow cornmeal, a touch of sugar, and rich buttermilk to create golden, crispy-edged cornbread that’s light and tender on the inside. Perfectly pan-fried in butter for a savory, golden crust, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal side dish for hearty soups, chili, or your favorite Southern comfort food. Whether served plain, slathered with butter, or drizzled with honey, this old-fashioned fried cornbread recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Yellow cornmeal
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 cups Buttermilk
- 1 large Egg
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter (for frying)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and vegetable oil until fully combined.
Step 3
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms. The batter should be slightly thick but still pourable. If it's too thick, add a tablespoon of buttermilk at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Step 4
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Allow the butter to melt and coat the pan.
Step 5
Spoon about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each piece of cornbread. Use the back of the spoon to gently spread it into a circle, if needed.
Step 6
Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until the edges begin to set and the bottom turns golden brown.
Step 7
Flip the cornbread using a spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 8
Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the skillet as necessary, until all the cornbread is fried.
Step 9
Serve warm with butter, honey, or alongside your favorite Southern dishes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (811.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2086.4 |
| Total Fat 104.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 36.3g | |
| Cholesterol 322.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2141.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 257.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 32.0g | |
| Protein 41.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 244.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 465.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 954.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories