How to cook cornbread like a New Orleans native

BY PATSY R. BRUMFIELD – THE SOUTHFACIN’ COOK   

Patsy R. Brumfield The Southfacin' Cook

Patsy R. Brumfield
The Southfacin’ Cook

Good “table” cornbread has eluded me, until now.

Sorry, Mama – your recipe works great for Thanksgiving dressing, but I’ve always wanted something lighter so I took the easy way out and used a boxed mix. Frankly, that was cheating and it had the no-no sugar in it.

Thanks to cooking guru, Alton Brown, I’ve found what I’ve been seeking. Also, I substituted buttermilk for regular milk. Use what you’ve got.

Sorry anti-glutenites, this one is not for you. But for everybody else, it’s easy and it’s delicious. I’m so glad to bring it to you.

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