Sunflower Cornmeal Mix Cornbread Recipes

HOMEMADE SELF-RISING CORNMEAL MIX FOR CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until thoroughly blended.
• Store in the pantry or refrigerator in a large sealed container or zip-top food storage bag.
• Gather the ingredients.
• Heat the oven to 425 F (220 C/Gas 7).
• Grease a 10-inch iron skillet or an 8-inch square baking pan for cornbread or corn stick pan for corn sticks and place in the oven to heat. For muffins, grease a muffin pan and set aside.
• Add the cornmeal mix, sugar (if using), and baking soda (if using buttermilk) to a mixing bowl and whisk together.
• In another bowl, whisk 1 1/3 cups milk or 1 3/4 cups buttermilk together with the egg. Stir in the vegetable oil, melted shortening, or melted butter.
• Stir the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients until blended. Pour the batter into the prepared pan or muffin pan.
• Bake cornbread in the preheated, prepared pan for 20 to 25 minutes or until firm and lightly browned. Fill the preheated, prepared corn stick pan 2/3 full and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until browned. Bake muffins in the prepared muffin tin for 18 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through.
• Serve warm and enjoy!

CORNBREAD MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredeints stirring well with a wire whisk until evenly distributed.
• Put in a large airtight container, label, store in a cool dry place.
• This mix should be used in 10 to 12 weeks.
• To bake the cornbread: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly oil an 8-inch square pan or round cast iron pan. Spread the batter in pan and bake about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Please note: If using a cast iron pan, place a small amount of oil in pan and place it in the oven while preheating. Putting the batter into a hot cast iron pan helps to create a golden brown crust.

GRANDMOTHER'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square pan.
• Melt butter in large skillet. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. Combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan. Stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

CORNMEAL (CORNBREAD) MIX

Steps:

• Sift dry ingredients together until well mixed. Cut in fat until well blended. Place in a glass jar. Keep tightly closed in a cool place. Mixture will keep for 1 to 6 months on the shelf in dry weather. In hot and humid weather, store in the refrigerator.
• Cornmeal Muffins-Grease 8 medium-size muffin cups. Combine 2-1/4 cups Cornmeal Mix, 2/3 cup water and 1 beaten egg. Stir just enough to moisten dry ingredients. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 425 degrees F for about 20 minutes. Makes 8.
• Cornmeal Biscuits-Add about 1/2 cup water to 2 cups Cornmeal Mix to make a soft dough. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees F for 12 minutes. Makes 12 biscuits.
• Cornbread-Combine 4 1/2 cups Cornmeal Mix, 2 beaten eggs and 1 1/3 cups water. Stir just enough to moisten dry ingredients. Pour into a greased pan, about 8 inches square. Bake at 425 degrees F for about 25 minutes. Serves 12.
• Blueberry Cornbread-Add 1 cup fresh or partially-thawed frozen blueberries to Cornbread batter and mix gently. Bake as directed.
• Cheese Cornbread-After turning Cornbread batter into pan, sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese and sesame seed. Bake as directed.

SUNFLOWER CORN MUFFINS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; stir in cornbread mix just until moistened. Spoon into greased miniature muffin cups. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack. Serve warm.