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Buttermilk Spoon Bread 2

Buttermilk Spoon Bread Recipe

Spoon bread is a deliciously soft southern delicacy, that makes a perfect side on Thanksgiving. This recipe for buttermilk spoon bread makes an even softer and more decadent bread in just about one hour!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Baking Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Rice/Assorted Breads
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 244 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Silicone Spatula
  • Electric Mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Cast-Iron Skillet
  • Pastry Brush
  • Baking Tray

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Cornmeal
  • 1 cup Whole Buttermilk
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 3 nos. Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme, Chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease the skillet with melted butter.
  • In a saucepan, add the buttermilk and milk and let them simmer until they are warm and not boiling.
  • After they start simmering, add in the cornmeal, bit by bit, while whisking constantly.
  • Reduce the heat to a minimum and let the mixture cook until it is thick while stirring occasionally.
  • After 10 minutes, your mixture should be ready, and you can take it off the heat.
  • Add three tablespoons of butter, thyme, salt, and black pepper, and whisk the mixture until the butter melts and everything is combined. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, crack the eggs and separate the yolks from the whites, ensuring that there isn’t a single drop of yolk in the egg whites.
  • Add the cornmeal mixture to the egg yolks and whisk once it has cooled down. Transfer the mixture to the saucepan and heat over a very low flame for a minute or two until everything is combined.
  • Whisk the egg whites using an electric mixer until it forms stiff peaks.
  • Afterwards, start folding the egg whites into the egg yolk and cornmeal mixture, bit by bit and gently, in a large bowl.
  • Once everything is mixed together, transfer the batter into the greased cast iron skillet and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  • After the 40-minute mark, take the bread out of the oven and let it cool down for 5-10 minutes, after which you can serve it hot or warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 851mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 466IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword Buttermilk Spoon Bread Recipe, Spoon Bread, Thanksgiving
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