Crispy Corn Bread

Name: Crispy Corn Bread
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 1/2 cups cornmeal, preferably stone ground; 2 cups milk; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

9 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cups cornmeal, preferably stone ground
2 cups milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 425.
2

Warm two 9-inch cast-iron skillets over moderate heat.
3

Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil to each and heat.
4

Meanwhile, in a bowl, sift the flour with the sugar, baking powder and salt.
5

Stir in the cornmeal.
6

Add the milk and eggs and stir lightly.
7

Add the melted butter and stir just until blended.
8

Scrape the batter into the hot skillets; the oil should bubble.
9

Bake for about 18 minutes, or until the center springs back when gently pressed.
10

Transfer to a rack to cool.
11

Serve warm.