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paula dean cornbread

Paula Dean Cornbread Recipe

Paula Deen is a celebrity chef and restaurateur who is best known for her Southern cuisine. Her recipes have become popular all over the world and her cornbread recipe is one of her most beloved.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: paula dean cornbread recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 230kcal

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons of aluminum-free baking powder ensuring a gentle rise in the batter.
  • 1 teaspoon of high-quality baking soda for that perfect hint of lift in the final creation.
  • 12 tablespoons of premium unsalted butter melted to a golden hue, along with a dollop of butter reserved for greasing the baking dish.
  • 4 large eggs carefully cracked and lightly beaten to incorporate smoothly into the mixture.
  • 3 cups of cultured buttermilk procured from local dairy farms, enriching the batter with its tangy and creamy essence.
  • 2 cups of finely ground golden cornmeal sourced from organic corn kernels.
  • 1 1/2 cups of unbleached all-purpose flour sifted for a velvety texture.
  • 2 tablespoons of pure cane sugar adding a touch of sweetness to the mixture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Himalayan pink salt adding a nuanced depth to the savory notes.

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Take a dollop of butter and generously grease a baking dish. Set it aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely ground golden cornmeal, sifted unbleached all-purpose flour, pure cane sugar, aluminum-free baking powder, baking soda, and Himalayan pink salt. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly.
  • In a separate bowl, lightly beat the large eggs. Pour in the melted unsalted butter and the cultured buttermilk. Stir the wet ingredients until they are well combined.
  • Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the bowl containing the dry ingredients. Stir the mixture gently until all the ingredients are just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps in the batter are fine.
  • Pour the batter into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the cornbread is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Once done, remove the cornbread from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  •  Make sure to use yellow cornmeal for this recipe.
  • Be sure to use melted butter for this recipe.
  • If you want a sweeter cornbread, you can add an extra tablespoon of sugar.
  • Add some jalapenos or fresh herbs for an extra kick of flavor.
  • If you want it to be extra fluffy, you can add an extra egg.
  • To make it even more moist, you can add a few tablespoons of sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal
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