Description
Crispy Fried Cornbread is a beloved Southern dish that combines a crunchy, golden-brown exterior with a soft and fluffy interior. This comforting treat is incredibly easy to prepare and pairs perfectly with chili, soups, or can be enjoyed on its own as a delightful snack. With just a handful of basic ingredients, you can create this crowd-pleaser in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup medium-ground cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsp melted butter (plus more for frying)
Instructions
- Preheat your cast-iron skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk and eggs until smooth; then gradually add melted butter while whisking.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the hot skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown at the edges. Flip carefully and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side.
- Serve warm with butter or honey drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg