Ultimate Guide to Making Delicious Fried Cornbread – A Southern Delight!

1 cup of self-rising flour

1 cup of all-purpose cornmeal

2 teaspoons of baking powder

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1 tablespoon of sugar (optional)

2 eggs

3/4 cup buttermilk

1/3 cup water

1/4 cup of cooking oil (vegetable, canola, or melted bacon fat, etc.)

1 tablespoon of fat for frying (or oil combined with a bit of butter for that golden touch)

Instructions: A Step-by-Step Guide

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together self-rising flour, all-purpose cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. If you like your cornbread on the sweeter side, add the tablespoon of sugar.

Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the buttermilk and water until well combined.

Merge Wet and Dry: