Cornbread

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:38:43 GMT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400*F

Step 2

Put the lard in a 9 or 10 inch cast iron skillet or divide among the 7 or 8 compartments if a corn-stick mile and place the prepared pan in the oven.

Step 3

Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl

Step 4

Add the eggs and the buttermilk. Stir well, removing any lumps with the backs of 2 wooden spoons.

Step 5

Remove the skillet or mold from the oven and tilt it so that all the surfaces are well greased. Pour the excess lard into the batter and stir.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the hot pan and bake, at 400*F, for 25-30 minutes. The bread should have golden brown edges, the top will be dotted with golden brown patches, and the bread should test clean.

Step 7

Fill the mold 3/4 full and bake for 15-20 minutes. Regressed the mold and fill with remaining batter.

Step 8

Instead of using lard in step 2, sauté 1/2 pound diced (1 cup) bacon or diced salt pork in a 9 or 10 inch cast iron skillet.

Step 9

Remove the crisp bits and tilt the pan so that it’s surface is coated with the fat.

Step 10

Pour 2-3 tablespoons of the bacon fat and the bacon bits into the batter in step 5. Reduce the amount of salt to 1/2 teaspoon.

Step 11

Add a diced fresh jalapeño pepper to the dry ingredients in step 3.

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