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Cornbread problems

MistyWhisper — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:40:15 GMT

HELLO, DOES ANYBODY KNOW OF A STORE BOUGHT CORBREAD iI CAN BUY THAT DOES NOT TASTE LIKE FLOUR OR IS TOO SWEET? i USE TO GET BETTY CROKER BUT THEIR RECIPE CHANGED. NO CORN LOOK AT ALL ANDD TASTE LIKE FLOUR, I HAVE TRIED JUST ABOUT EVERY BRAND AT THE GROCERY STORES AND WALMART, TOO SWEET ALSO, I THOUGHT OF BUYING A BAG OF CORNMEAL AND USING THEIR RECIPE BUT I AM AFRAID THAT NOW THEY ARE USING MORE FLOUR THAN CORMEAL, I JUST DONT GET IT,

Re: Cornbread problems

Sooner — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:51:32 GMT

You might have access through Walmart to order it, but Shawnee Mills cornbread mix is good, cornbread and not cake! We like the white better than the yellow, but both are great. It is made in Shawnee, Oklahoma!

Another bonus, it is NOT expensive! We buy the little packets (often make two at a time and freeze some) but it is good. It takes 2 to make a decent sized pan of cornbread.

Re: Cornbread problems

CoffeeNut — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:52:06 GMT

This is our favorite.

Re: Cornbread problems

Kachina624 — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:05:12 GMT

@MistyWhisper. Buying cornmeal and making from a scratch is just as easy as using a mix. All the recipes I've seen do call for some flour. Flour keeps it from being a pan of crumbs.

Re: Cornbread problems

Icegoddess — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:05:55 GMT

I use the White Lily Buttermilk White Cornmeal Mix and follow the recipe on the bag for Southern Cornbread. It's really easy, just 2 cups of the Cornmeal, 1 egg, 1/4 cup oil, and milk (or buttermilk iin my case).

Been using that for years. If you want yellow rather than white, they've probably got that too, I just prefer the white.

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Ainhisg — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:12:07 GMT

Make it from scratch! It's so easy, and you can control the sweetness. If you need a recipe, I have one I can share.

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LizzieInSRQ — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:16:11 GMT

@Ainhisg please share 😁 always

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tessam — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:22:24 GMT

i second this! its a great brand! great pancake mix too

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Shihtzursqmom — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:33:02 GMT

I agree with Icegoddess I use White Lily buttermilk white cornbread mix it’s what my mama & grandmother used I make it the same way except I use melted butter instead of oil

Re: Cornbread problems

AuntMame — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:49:11 GMT

Making cornbread from scratch is so easy. I like to use white corn flour because that's not as sweet-tasting as yellow. I usually use whatever cornbread recipe is on the box, but reduce the sugar to 1 Tablespoon.

I like White Lilly, but you still need to add milk and eggs.

Baking it in a pre-heated cast-iron cornbread pan (with melted butter!) makes a big difference.

Re: Cornbread problems

Ainhisg — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 14:43:00 GMT

@LizzieInSRQ here you go...this can also be baked in a 7x11 baker. Check at 20 minutes.

Re: Cornbread problems

Sooner — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 01:38:16 GMT

Basically it depends on the coronmeal to flour ratio. If you want a more cake-like result, you want more flour.

If you are like me and want a grittier, crunchy result, then you want more cornmeal than flour. And for that extra crunch, grease and heat your skillet or pan before you pour in the batter. I want that crispy crust and crunch but some want a cake/bread like result.

Re: Cornbread problems

layla2450 — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 01:41:33 GMT

Morrison's Texas Style Honey Sweet Cornbread Mix 16 oz at Dollar Tree - $1.25. It's NOT too sweet.

Re: Cornbread problems

MistyWhisper — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 02:05:37 GMT

SO MANY GOOD IDEAS AND RECIPES FROM ALL OF YOU, I AM GOING TO TRY THESE AS SOON AS I CAN, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP.

Re: Cornbread problems

gardenman — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 13:21:56 GMT

I love the Betty Crocker Cornbread and Muffin mix. So much so that I buy the case (nine bags) at a time when Amazon has it on sale for $5+. (Their price on it swings from $5+ to over $20 so catch it on the low side.) What I like about it is the lack of grittiness. If you want a grittier cornbread, it's not for you, but I love it.

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PinkyPetunia — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 14:20:31 GMT

All this talk of cornbread made me crave some, so I hunted in the pantry and found a pouch of the Betty Crocker!!

That's my favorite and I will make it soon. I woke up to snow (maybe 1-2 inches--NJ) so it will be my consolation prize.

Re: Cornbread problems

LizzieInSRQ — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 14:38:14 GMT

@Ainhisg thank you so much. That does seem easy. If i substituted melted butter for the oil do you think that would be ok?

Re: Cornbread problems

Ainhisg — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 14:42:17 GMT

@LizzieInSRQ I have absolutely no idea--so sorry!

Re: Cornbread problems

Still Raining — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 14:59:13 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
Basically it depends on the coronmeal to flour ratio. If you want a more cake-like result, you want more flour.

If you are like me and want a grittier, crunchy result, then you want more cornmeal than flour. And for that extra crunch, grease and heat your skillet or pan before you pour in the batter. I want that crispy crust and crunch but some want a cake/bread like result.

Preach it!

Gotta have a preheated cast iron skillet, well greased, so the cornbread will just fall out when the pan is flipped.

As a kid I was graded on how mine fell out.

Re: Cornbread problems

Sooner — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 16:10:41 GMT

@Still Raining
Preach it!

Gotta have a preheated cast iron skillet, well greased, so the cornbread will just fall out when the pan is flipped.

As a kid I was graded on how mine fell out.

My mom cooked hers on top of the stove. Got it almost done and filpped it with a spatula and it was always crispy.