{"id":708,"date":"2020-03-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nice-cori.104-207-151-122.plesk.page\/?p=708"},"modified":"2020-03-31T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-03-31T00:00:00","slug":"cornbread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundwoodstockmagazine.com\/cornbread","title":{"rendered":"Cornbread"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"There is no wrong answer.<\/h3>\n

People have strong feelings about their cornbread. We know because they told us.<\/p>\n

We asked, in a Facebook poll, what local folks thought about how cornbread should be served: sweet or savory? Or regular as some refer to it. The line was clearly drawn in the cornmeal, one might say.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not just our neighbors who hold strong opinions on the subject, either. I talked to friends and family from all over the country, and it is clear: People love \u201ctheir\u201d version of cornbread the best. Some say it\u2019s sacrilege to put a granule of sugar in the recipe, while others believe a spoonful of sugar (or more) turns cornbread into sweet manna from heaven.<\/p>\n

These opinions also seem to have a clear demarcation between Northern and Southern states. So, since I don\u2019t want to start any family feuds, or divide friends and neighbors, I proudly present my recipes for both versions. Try them both and let me know \u2013 sweet or regular? There is no wrong answer. Just make sure you use a cast iron skillet, because if you don\u2019t, those might be fightin\u2019 words!<\/p>\n

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What Our Facebook Followers Said<\/h3>\n

Of those who responded to our less than scientific poll, here were the results.<\/p>\n

67% prefer regular cornbread
\n33% like it sweet<\/p>\n

A few of your comments:<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cAs a lifelong Cherokee County resident with deep southern roots, cornbread should not be sweet, and it should be cooked in a well seasoned cast iron skillet with crispy buttery edges!\u201d \u2013 Theresa<\/p>\n

\u201cRegular \u2026 never sweet cornbread!\u201d \u2013 Jane<\/p>\n

\u201cNO SUGAR!\u201d \u2013 Marguerite<\/p>\n

\u201cPretty sure it\u2019s against the law in the South to even ask this question.\u201d \u2013 Bill<\/p>\n

\u201cNo sugar, nope, nope, nope!\u201d \u2013 Sheila<\/p>\n

\u201cA spoonful of sugar and sometimes a small can of corn.\u201d \u2013 Loretta<\/p>\n

\u201cOnly way to make it is with buttermilk and NO sugar! The bottom should be slightly crispy and always cooked in an iron skillet.\u201d \u2013 Kim H.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t care what anybody says. I love it sweet!\u201d \u2013 Kim<\/p>\n

\u201cSugar does not belong in cornbread.\u201d \u2013 Tammy<\/p>\n

\u201cThe recipe on the bag has sugar. I use maple syrup instead. Probably go to hell.\u201d \u2013 Hal<\/p>\n

\u201cRegular. Sweet cornbread is cake.\u201d \u2013 Tiffany<\/p>\n

\u201cSweet! But I\u2019m a Yankee, so what do I know?\u201d \u2013 Eileen<\/p>\n

\u201cNot sweet and made with bacon grease.\u201d \u2013 Melanie<\/p>\n

\u201cRegular. Nice and hot with butter\u201d \u2013 Linda<\/p>\n

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You Be the Judge<\/h3>\n

\"\"Regular Cornbread<\/strong>
\nIngredients<\/em>
\n\u2022 1 cup self-rising White Lily flour (Not even kidding; this is the only kind I use.)
\n\u2022 1 cup self-rising cornmeal (Ditto on the White Lily.)
\n\u2022 2 eggs
\n\u2022 1 cup milk (buttermilk is preferable.)
\n\u2022 \u00bc cup shortening, melted
\n\u2022 1 tablespoon of shortening for pan<\/p>\n

Directions<\/em>
\nPlace a tablespoon of shortening in a cast iron skillet and place in the oven while it preheats to 425 degrees. Mix flour and cornmeal together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk and melted shortening. Add to dry mixture and stir just until batter is combined. Don\u2019t over stir. Your batter should be a little lumpy.
\nRemove skillet from oven and carefully pour batter into it. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.<\/p>\n

Sweet Cornbread<\/strong>
\nIngredients<\/em>
\n\u2022 1 box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
\n\u2022 1 egg
\n\u2022 \u2153 cup of milk
\nOptional: 1 to 2 tablespoons of sugar. The mix is sweet enough, but for those who like it sweeter, you can add extra. I won\u2019t judge!<\/p>\n

Directions<\/em>
\nPreheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease the pan or use paper baking cups if making muffins. Blend all ingredients. Batter will be slightly lumpy. Pour into the pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.<\/p>\n

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Did You Know?\"\"<\/h3>\n

Every year, since 1997, the town of South Pittsburgh, Tennessee, celebrates the virtues of cornbread with the National Cornbread Festival. It\u2019s a natural fit because the town is home to Lodge Manufacturing, maker of the well known iron cookware.<\/p>\n

The annual festival hosts thousands of visitors who enjoy live music, arts and crafts, a 5K race, classic car cruise, cornbread eating contests, tours of the Lodge Cast Iron Foundry, and Cornbread Alley \u2013 where, for a small fee, you can eat your fill of cornbread.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s festival is April 25-26. All proceeds from the festival are distributed back into the community to support local businesses, schools and nonprofit groups. For more information, visit nationalcornbread.com.<\/p>\n

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