THRIVE Homemade Cornbread

by Natalie Riley on Oct 21 2009

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Serve your cornbread with a creamy broccoli soup for a filling, savory meal.

Prep Time

45 minutes

4 servings
Source

Natalie Riley

1 c thrive cornmeal
1⁄2 c thrive white flour
1⁄4 c thrive cheese blend (if desired)
4 T shortening, divided
1 t thrive iodized salt
1 c buttermilk (can be replaced by adding 1 t fresh lemon juice to 1 c thrive powdered milk or instant milk; let sit for 5 minutes)
1 T thrive whole eggs powder + 2 tbsp water
1 T thrive baking powder
1⁄2 t thrive baking soda

* Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Add 1 T shortening to 8"x8" pan or dish; place dish in oven and allow shortening to melt.

* In the meantime, mix flour, cheese blend, cornmeal, and salt in a medium bowl.

* In another small bowl, mix buttermilk, milk, and egg. Stir in baking powder and baking soda.

* Add wet ingredients and stir until combined.

* Melt remaining shortening in the microwave and stir into the batter.

* Remove pan from oven; shortening should be melted. Pour batter into pan, return to oven, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

Goes great with THRIVE Broccoli Cheese Soup!