How To Make and Use a Cornbread Mix

I have always found cornbread to be a warm and comforting food. It goes well with many different meals, and works well as a side or even as a dessert.

It is especially convenient to make up a batch of cornbread baking mix in advance, so that when you want to make any type of cornbread treat, it is ready in a short time.

Makes about 7 cups of the Cornbread Baking Mix

Ingredients:

• 3 cups corn meal
• 3 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 Tb baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

1. Mix ingredients together
2. Store in an airtight container or jar
3. Store in a cupboard, or any cool, dry place

I use this recipe to make quick and delicious corn muffins or bread quite often. They are a tasty addition to many meals, and the muffins make good portable snacks. They are also a great item to bake for a get together. I made quite a few mini ones recently for a family function, and they were a hit.

On weekends I enjoy making pancakes, and sometimes I like to try something new. At this time I had made up some of the baking mix, and had previously made the cornbread muffins. I thought it would make a tasty variety of pancakes, and once I made it I confirmed my belief. They are delicious served with maple syrup, or with honey butter.

Cook Time

Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 15 min Ready in: 20 min Yields: Serves three people 2 medium pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cornbread baking mix
• 1 1/2 cups milk or yogurt
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup canola oil

Instructions

1. Add the baking mix into a large mixing bowl
2. Mix in the wet ingredients
3. Add oil to the pan or griddle, if necessary (if it has a nonstick coating, you may skip this step)
4. Turn the stove to low/medium, or the electric griddle to about 325 degrees
5. Using a ladle or large spoon, add a scoop of the pancake batter to the pan or griddle
6. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until you see bubbles in the pancakes
7. Flip them over, and cook until brown on the bottom, another 2 minutes or so
8. Transfer to a plate, or else put in a 250 degree oven to keep it warm until you are ready to serve