Martha White Cornbread Recipe
The Martha White cornbread recipe is a timeless Southern dish that has been transmitted from one generation to the next.
Ingredients
- White cornmeal 2 cups
- Buttermilk 1 ¾ cups
- Oil ¼ cup
- Butter 2 tablespoons
- Baking powder 1 tablespoon
- Salt 1 teaspoon
- Large egg 1
- Sugar (optional) 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Heat up your oven to a scorching 450°F (230°C) degrees.
- Prepare a cast-iron skillet by greasing it with oil, butter, or shortening and placing it in the preheated oven.
- In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, buttermilk, oil, baking powder, salt, and egg.
- Use a fork or whisk to mix the ingredients until they are well combined.
- Allow the cornbread to bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until it reaches a golden brown color.
- Once you remove the cornbread from the oven, apply a generous layer of butter on its surface.
- Allow the butter to melt into the bread's warmth before serving it and relishing its delicious flavor.