Corn Bread

Ingredients

• 1/3 of a cup of hominy
• 2 tablespoons of butter and lard mixed
• 3 whole eggs
• 1 cup of corn meal
• 1 cup of milk

Directions

1. Preheat the cast iron skillet and lightly grease (to prevent sticking).
2. Whisk together all dry ingredients (handful of hominy and 1 cup of corn meal) in a large bowl.
3. In another bowl, beat the 3 eggs and 1 cup of milk until combined.
4. Mix together the wet and dry ingredients, thoroughly, and stir in the melted 2 tablespoons of butter and lard mix.
5. Pour batter into preheated skillet, evenly and bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until edges are golden-brown.

Source — Cooking in Old Creole Days

Prepared by Makenzie Miller

Louisiana Anthology

July 13, 2017