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Molasses Cornbread

Teresa Ambra
Molasses Cornbread is the ultimate in southern-style recipes for cornbread. This tasty cornbread recipe is a great old-fashioned cornbread with a strong molasses flavor. It's quick and easy to make, and wonderful served with soup, chili or stew, especially on cold, winter nights. This marvelous comfort food is such a satisfying & delicious tasting cornbread you may want it frequently on your dinner menu.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breads, Rolls and Muffins, Breakfast
Cuisine Southern
Servings 12
Calories 155 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 8x12" glass baking dish
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour bleached flour toughens baked goods
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or soured milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. baking powder

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl with a wooden spoon until well blended.
  • Pour into a greased 9x9” or 8x12" glass baking dish.
  • Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Notes

NOTE: If you're not used to a strong molasses flavor in baked goods, you may want to decrease the amount to one tablespoon.
 
Recipe adapted from Chef Ron Ulczak, Omni Hotels, Berkshire, NYC.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 138mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 160IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bread, breakfast, brunch, corn, cornbread
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