Yellow Country Cornbread

Directions

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   1. Spray a 6x8 glass baking dish with nonstick spray. You need to use a glass baking dish to ensure browning of the bottom.
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   2. In a large measuring cup (4-cup size or more), combine the corn meal and sugar.
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   3. Add the oil, milk, and egg to the corn meal mixture and stir well to combine.
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   4. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to thicken. Do not disturb it during this time.
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   5. Pour into your prepared dish and place in the a 425 degree preheated oven.
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   6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
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   7. Allow to cool for 5 minutes and then enjoy!
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   NOTE: You must use self-rising cornmeal or you will not achieve the moist, smooth texture of the bread. If you use regular cornmeal, you will have a flat, dense cake.