Baking

Cornbread Mix

This big batch cornbread mix makes about 10 cups of dry mix, so you can bake cornbread or muffins quickly with just an egg and milk.

Cornbread Mix

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A big-batch dry cornbread mix with flour, cornmeal, sugar and shortening. One batch makes four pans of cornbread or muffins.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
CourseBread
CuisineAmerican
Servings5 servings
Calories362

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 4 cups yellow cornmeal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • 9×9-inch pan
  • muffin pan
  • zip-top bags

Directions
 

  1. Stir the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, shortening, and cornmeal together in a large bowl.
  2. Mix until the shortening is spread evenly.
  3. Keep in zip-top bags or an airtight container.

Notes

One batch: 2 1/2 cups cornbread mix, 1 lightly beaten egg, 1 1/4 cups milk. Preheat oven to 425°F; grease an 8-inch square pan or muffin pan. Add egg and milk to the mix; stir until just blended. Pour into pan or cups. Bake about 25 minutes for an 8-inch pan; muffins take less time.
Storage: dry mix up to 3 months airtight in a cool, dry place. Baked cornbread refrigerated 3 to 4 days or frozen up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 144g | Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 7.7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4.2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 695mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 2.5mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 5 servings from 1/4 of the mix with 1 lightly beaten egg, 1 1/4 cups milk; shortening counted as vegetable shortening, milk counted as whole milk. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.