Ingredients
- Canola oil, for brushing
- 2 cups stone-ground cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup fat free sour cream
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 375F. Rub a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with oil; heat it in the oven.
2. In a bowl, whisk the cornmeal with the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, sour cream and butter, then whisk into the dry ingredients until combined. Pour the batter into the skillet.
3. Bake the corn bread for about 35 minutes, until risen and golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool for 20 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.
*For Croutons: In a pie plate, toss 1 1/2 cups diced corn bread with 1 Tablespoon canola oil. Bake in a preheated 375F oven for about 10 minutes, until the croutons are golden and crisp. Let cool before using.