Election Day Ham and Beans with a side of cornbread

It is a tradition in our family to enjoy ham and beans with a side of cornbread on election day. Thats right today was that all important day of exercising our right to vote. In other words it is the day to express our opinion. Since I am one that has no problem in expressing my opinion I seriously will always exercise my right to vote. What about you? Did you vote today?

Now for the recipe that has been a custom in our family of ham and beans with a side of cornbread. This skillet cornbread is so yummy whether eaten on the side or crumbled in the ham and beans So yummy!!!!



skillet cornbread

• 1 c yellow cornmeal
• ½ c all-purpose flour
• 1 t salt
• 1 T baking powder
• 1 c buttermilk
• ½ c milk
• 1 whole egg
• ½ t baking soda
• ¼ c shortening
• 2 T shortening

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Stir together. Measure the buttermilk and milk in a measuring cup and add the egg. Stir together with a fork. Add the baking soda and stir. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a fork until combined. In a small bowl, melt 1/4 cup shortening. Slowly add melted shortening to the batter, stirring until just combined. In an iron skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons shortening over medium heat. Pour the batter into the hot skillet. Spread to even out the surface. (Batter should sizzle.) Cook on stove top for 1 minute, then bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Edges should be crispy!

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