FRANK STITT'S CORN BREAD

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In Frank Stitt's 'Southern Table'. While I love sweet cornbread, my dad and his family think it is a travesty and not at all Southern. Here is a savory version, by a master Southern chef. My dad approves. Do not substitute lower fat ingredients.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups self-rising yellow cornmeal (or 2 c.regular cornmeal plus 1 t. baking powder, 1 t.baking soda and 3/4 t. salt)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup rendered bacon fat (or 7 T. unsalted butter, melted, or if you must, 1/2 c. vegetable oil)
1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°.
  • Preheat an 8-to9-inch cast-iron skillet in the hot oven.
  • Add cornmeal and flour to a large bowl; stir in the milks, a little at a time, mixing with a large wooden spoon; the batter will be quite loose.
  • Meanwhile, add the bacon fat to the preheated skillet, return it to the oven, and heat until the fat is very hot, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven; pour all but 1 tablespoon of the hot fat into the cornmeal mixture and stir to combine.
  • Add the egg and stir to combine.
  • Pour the cornmeal mixture into the hot skillet and immediately place it in the oven.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and unmold; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.5, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 45.2, Sodium 565.2, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 7.7

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