An African American Cookbook/Phoebe Bailey 2002

Old-Fashioned Cornbread
Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
9-12


INGREDIENTS:
3 Tbsp shortening 3/4 cup sifted flour 1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt 3 Tbsp sugar 3/4 cup cornmeal
2 eggs 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/4 cup water



1 Melt shortening in 8" square baking pan in 400 F. oven.
2 Meanwhile, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Stir in cornmeal.
3 In separate bowl, slightly beat eggs. Stir in evaporated milk and water.
4 Remove baking pan from oven. Tilt pan in order to coat inside of pan with shortening, including the sides. Pour excess shortening into egg mixture and stir.
5 Add egg mixture to cornmeal mixture. Stir until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour into pan.
6 Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly browned.

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