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One-Egg Unsweetened Cornbread Recipe

This is a basic Southern-style unsweetened cornbread, and it's delicious with beans, greens, or chili. If you like a sweet cornbread, feel free to add 3 to 4 tablespoons of sugar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 141
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups stone ground cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1 large egg

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan. Heat oven to 350 F.
  2. Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl or large cup, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, and egg.
  3. Combine the two mixtures until blended and spread in the prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned.