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Homemade Cornbread Mix

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup baking powder
  • 1 cup solid vegetable shortening
  • 4 cups cornmeal

Preparation:

Combine the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl. With a pastry blender or two knives cut in shortening until particles are fine. Add the cornmeal and mix well. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 months. Makes about 10 cups of dry mix

CORNBREAD OR CORN MUFFINS RECIPE

Combine 2 1/2 cups of the homemade cornbread mix with 1 beaten egg and 1-1/4 cups milk. Mix just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour into a greased 8" square pan or greased muffin tins and bake at 425 degrees for 15-25 minutes until light golden brown and bread springs back when lightly touched with finger. Muffins will bake for the shorter time period.

User Reviews

 5 out of 5
Corn Bread Mix & Muffins, Guest Antonia Scott

I am a busy high school teacher with a teenage son and a husband. The mix was a quick fix for me. It was 'wow' at first bite! It was very quick and easy to make. It went well with my spagetti and meat sauce. I am glad that I choose this recipe. I give this mix and recipe an A+.

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