Recipe: Homemade Cornbread Mix

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From: Nancy,.SanFran

Homemade Cornbread Mix
Recipe By : Make-A-Mix by Eliason, Harward & Westover
Makes about 10 cups of Homemade Cornbread Mix.

4 cups unbleached flour
4 cups yellow cornmeal
2 cups instant nonfat dry milk -- OR
2 cups dry buttermilk powder
2/3 cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon baking soda

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Stir with a wire whisk until evenly distributed.

Pour into a container with a 10-cup capacity and a tight fitting lid. Seal container; label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 10-12 weeks.

Cornbread from Homemade Cornbread Mix
Makes 1 loaf

1 egg -- beaten
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons butter -- melted
1 1/4 cups Homemade Cornbread Mix

Preheat oven to 425 . Butter a 5" x 3" loaf pan.

In a bowl, beat together egg, water, butter; stir in homemade cornbread mix just until moistened. Do NOT overmix. Batter will be lumpy.

Pour into prepared baking pan. Bake for20-25 minutes. Low-Fat Variation: Substitute egg substitute or 2 egg whites for egg.

Note: Cornbread baked in a glass, cast iron or dark-metal pan develops a golden brown crust.