Dixie Corn Bread Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F
• Place shortening in 9-inch skillet with ovenproof handle or 8-inch square baking pan.
• Place in oven about 3 minutes. Skillet will be very hot when shortening is melted.
• While skillet is heating, in large bowl combine corn meal, flour, salt and baking soda; add buttermilk and egg, mixing well.
• Pour batter into hot prepared skillet.
• Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until surface cracks and edges are light golden brown and pull away from side of pan. Serve hot with butter.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F
• Place shortening in 9-inch skillet with ovenproof handle or 8-inch square baking pan.
• Place in oven about 3 minutes. Skillet will be very hot when shortening is melted.
• While skillet is heating, in large bowl combine corn meal, flour, salt and baking soda; add buttermilk and egg, mixing well.
• Pour batter into hot, prepared skillet.
• Bake 22 to 25 mintues or until surface cracks and edges are light golden brown and pull away from side of pan. Serve hot with butter.
• * As a substitute for buttermilk, add 2 tablespoons vinegar to a 2-cup measuring cup. Add enough milk to equal 2 cups.

Steps:

• In a large pot or deep fryer, heat your preferred oil to deep fry with to approximately 350 degrees F.
• In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
• In a separate bowl, combine beaten eggs, milk, and butter.
• Whisk egg mixture into dry ingredients; stir in corn last.
• Drop by tablespoonfuls into hot oil; deep fry about 5 minutes, or until fritters are golden brown.
• Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve as soon as possible; best when served very warm.