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Southern Corn Bread

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This is a traditional Southern corn bread recipe that uses corn meal mix for easy preparation. Try this bread with chili or a hearty stew.

Ingredients:

2 cups self-rising white corn meal mix
1 1/3 cup milk or buttermilk
1/4 cup oil or melted shortening
1 egg, beaten

Directions:

Heat oven to 450°F. Grease 8-inch cast iron skillet or 8-inch square baking pan; place in oven to heat.

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Pour batter into hot greased skillet.

Bake at 450°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Yield: 8 servings.

Tip: This recipe can also be baked in muffins cups or cornbread stick pans. Grease 12 muffin cups or 16 cornbread stick cups; place in oven to heat. Fill cups 2/3 full. Bake at 450°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Source: 2008 The Bread Experience - breadexperience.com

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