"Cooking was the thing she and I most had in common. I developed the same passion that she had for wanting to satisfy hungry people. But there was always something much deeper that took place in her kitchen. It was her hands-on approach to showing me how to clean, cook, and serve food. All the while she would be talking and teaching me about life.
She shared her personal experiences and told me of the many things to expect as I advanced from a girl into womanhood. She had many conversations with the men and women in our neighborhood, as well as other parts of the city. They loved to eat her food and hang on to her every word. Mamaw was hardcore."
- Mia X
Welcome to our kitchen! This homemade cornbread is quick and easy to make with a hint of eggnog flavor in every bite. And if you use the same sweet cornbread ingredients as us, your kids will enjoy playing with it as much as they enjoy eating it. You just can't beat blue cornbread!
If you like this cornbread, you'll love the stuffing, marmalade, and roast turkey that go with it.
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This homemade cornbread recipe comes from Things My Grandma Told Me, Things My Grandma Showed Me: A Cookbook Memoir 1975 - 2001 by Mia X.
When I first heard Mia X as a teen, I immediately admired her rap skills. I was in awe. To later discover her talents in the kitchen as a mom & cook myself: priceless. This is a cookbook memoir with highs, lows, & many laugh-out-loud moments.
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As described by Anson Mills:
"With coarse flecks of lapis against lavender-hued slate, Appalachian blue cornmeal has historic ties to the foodways of the Carolinas and Georgia that date back to pre-Columbian times. In colonial days, Southern farmers grew kitchen gardens with native corns of many colors for grits and meal. A traditional Native American dumpling and bread meal featuring a kaleidoscope of rich mineral and sweet corn flavors, our Native Fine Blue Cornmeal will fluoresce from deep blue to blue-green or from deep purple to red depending upon the valence of acidity or alkalinity in recipes in which it is used."
You can use whatever flour you have on hand. However, we recommend the Rustic Red Fife Bread Flour from Anson Mills.
"Red Fife was North America’s preferred bread wheat in the 19th century, mothering many of our modern bread wheat varieties. It disappeared from production in the U.S. during the Great Depression and was re-introduced to the U.S. from Canada in the 1980s. Cold-milled, this new crop hard red wheat produces 100% whole grain bread with profoundly herbaceous and nutty fresh wheat flavors, a moist, satisfying crumb, and a lovely crust with deep, toasty caramel notes. As a whole grain bread flour, Red Fife is unparalleled. Anson Mills is pleased to be part of the effort to keep this remarkable heirloom alive."
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If working with young kids and dealing with time constraints or if you have a lot of holiday tasks to complete, try arranging ingredients left to right in mise en place bowls for easy holiday baking with your kids.
How to Make Homemade Cornbread
Cornbread Ingredients
- flour - red fife wheat bread flour is what we're using here but you can use what you have on hand
- cornmeal - Native fine blue cornmeal is responsible for the gorgeous purple - blue color of this homemade cornbread. You can also use white or yellow cornmeal
- stevia or sugar
- salt
- baking powder
- vanilla extract - we're using this bourbon-smoked vanilla extract for the perfect homemade cornbread
- rum extract
- egg
- butter
- eggnog - use your favorite eggnog
Equipment
- apron
- prep bowls
- kitchen scale
- measuring spoons
- measuring cup
- large spoon or spatula
- square baking dish
- learning tower (as needed)
Weigh the Flour, Cornmeal, and Stevia (or Sugar)
Wash your hands with soap and water. Use a kitchen scale to measure the flour, cornmeal, and stevia (or sugar) needed for the recipe.
Add Them to a Large Bowl
Place the flour, cornmeal, and sweetener in a large bowl.
Add the Salt & Baking Powder
Use a measuring spoon or spice spoon to add the salt and baking powder needed for this cornbread recipe.
Mix it All Together
Grab a silicone spatula or spoon and mix the dry ingredients together.
Add the Eggnog and Melted Butter
Turn the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Use a measuring cup to add the appropriate amount of eggnog to the bowl. Assist the child at the stove with melting the butter as needed or as mentioned earlier, you can lineup the wet ingredients from left to right for the child, in the order they should be added to the bowl.
Add the Vanilla Extract and Rum Extract
Use a measuring spoon to add the vanilla and rum extracts for this recipe.
Crack an Egg Into the Bowl
Crack an egg into the bowl. If using farm-fresh eggs, wash the egg at the sink beforehand. You can use an old toothbrush to scrub any dirt or debris off the egg.
Mix it All Together
Use the silicone spatula or spoon to mix the ingredients until well combined. You may want to use your hands for the best results.
Transfer the Dough to a Baking Dish
Transfer the cornbread dough to a baking dish. Depending on the dish, you may need to grease it or apply a non-stick spray beforehand to prevent the dough from sticking as it bakes.
Use your fingers to press the cornbread into the top corners of the dish.
Repeat for the bottom corners. Wash your hands when finished.
Bake for 20 to 25 Minutes
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The cornbread is done when a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Turn off the oven when finished.
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The Best Homemade Cornbread
Equipment
- Silicone Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup red fife wheat bread flour
- 1 cup blue cornmeal or yellow
- ½ cup stevia or sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 splash rum extract
- 1 egg beaten
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 cup eggnog
Instructions
- Wash your hands with soap and water. Use a kitchen scale to measure the flour, cornmeal, and stevia (or sugar) needed for the recipe.
- Add the flour, cornmeal, and sweetener to a large bowl.
- Use a measuring spoon or spice spoon to add the salt and baking powder needed for this cornbread recipe.
- Grab a silicone spatula or spoon and mix the dry ingredients together.
- Turn the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a measuring cup to add the appropriate amount of eggnog to the bowl. Assist the child at the stove with melting the butter as needed or as mentioned earlier, you can lineup the wet ingredients from left to right for the child, in the order they should be added to the bowl.
- Use a measuring spoon to add the vanilla and rum extracts for this recipe.
- Crack an egg into the bowl. If using farm-fresh eggs, wash the egg at the sink beforehand. You can use an old toothbrush to scrub any dirt or debris off the egg.
- Use the silicone spatula or spoon to mix the ingredients until well combined. You may want to use your hands for the best results.
- Transfer the cornbread dough to a baking dish. Depending on the dish, you may need to grease it or apply a non-stick spray beforehand to prevent the dough from sticking as it bakes. Use your fingers to press the cornbread into the top corners of the dish. Repeat for the bottom corners. Wash your hands when finished.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The cornbread is done when a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Turn off the oven when finished.
Notes
- The same amount of sugar or other sweeteners can be substituted for stevia
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
- See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
- Full Recipe Info and Pictures at: https://happyhomeschooladventures.com/homemade-cornbread
Nutrition
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
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