Cornbread has found its way into many homes due its ability to perfectly accompany the flavor profiles of various classic dishes such as chili, casserole, jambalaya, and beef stew. Its sweet undertones and crumbly nature even makes cornbread a great addition to desserts. And its versatility gives people plenty of wiggle room to experiment with its recipe.
If you're a lover of cornbread, you might have a and was passed on for generations. Or you might have your own unique cornbread recipe that took you months to perfect. Maybe you're internet savvy and found in a Southern food cookbook.
Since cornbread has a long history and ties to Native American and African American culture, the region you live in within the U.S. will dictate the type of cornbread recipes you are familiar with.
The addition of sugar or honey is normal in the north, while in the south they refrain from adding sweeteners, and people from the Appalachian region are known for making cornbread with just corn, hot water, and lard. How to make this firefighter's cornbread recipe First, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and place the pan on the middle rack. Then, in a large bowl whisk all your dry ingredients together.
With a separate whisk, mix all the wet ingredients in a small bowl. Then combine the two and mix well. Next, remove the cast iron pan from the oven and place one or two tablespoons of butter in it.
You want to completely coat the bottom and sides of the pan with butter, so the cornbread doe.