Description
Southern fried cornbread delivers crispy golden perfection with rustic charm and comforting flavors. Home cooks can easily craft this classic Southern side dish that pairs beautifully with soups, stews, and hearty meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frying Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Blend cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Whisk buttermilk, egg, and melted butter in a separate container until thoroughly incorporated.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a light texture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet to approximately 350°F, ensuring a consistent, shimmering surface.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, creating circular medallions approximately 3 inches in diameter.
- Fry each cornbread round for 2-3 minutes per side, watching for a deep golden-brown coloration and crispy edges.
- Use a slotted spatula to transfer cornbread rounds onto absorbent paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanying with preferred side dishes or condiments for a delightful southern-style experience.
Notes
- Adjust the cornmeal-to-flour ratio for crispier or softer texture depending on personal preference.
- Experiment with buttermilk substitutes like yogurt or milk with lemon juice for tangy flavor variations.
- Keep oil temperature consistent around 350°F to prevent burning and ensure even golden-brown coloring.
- Add herbs like chives or jalapeños to the batter for extra flavor complexity and personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 309 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg