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Fried Cornbread: Its History and How to Make it in a Skillet

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Ingredients

1 cup self rising flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup water
2 eggs
bacon drippings or oil
1 Tbsp butter

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine self-rising flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and one cup cornmeal. Add one cup buttermilk, 1/3 cup water, and 2 large eggs to the dry ingredients. Whisk everything together until you have a thick cornbread batter.
Heat skillet with bacon grease or oil of choice. Use a measuring scoop to plop the little patties into the pan. Fry until they are golden brown and have crispy edges, then flip and repeat.