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Aunt Jemima Cornbread Recipe

Aunt Jemima Cornbread Recipe

Dr. Leah Alexander
Aunt Jemima Cornbread is a delicious, easy-to-make and classic Southern side dish. It’s made with simple ingredients like cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and oil. The result is a fluffy golden-brown bread that pairs perfectly with snacks or other dishes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 169 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Aunt Jemima Enriched Yellow Corn Meal
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons of sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Grease an 8-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together the oil, milk and egg.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

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Notes

• For a richer flavor, use buttermilk instead of regular milk for the recipe.
•  If you like your cornbread a bit sweeter, add an additional 2 tablespoons of sugar.
• If you prefer a lighter, fluffier texture, reduce the amount of oil to 3 tablespoons.
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