30-60 mins
Make-Ahead
Over 1 hour
Quick & Easy
Under 15 mins
Under 30 mins
Lye Soap Cornbread
Lye Soap Cornbread
Lye Soap Cornbread
⏱1h
👥8 servings
🔥250 cal
Medium
🍽️Southern
A traditional Southern cornbread made with a small amount of food-grade lye to create a uniquely tender crumb and slightly tangy flavor. This version uses readily available ingredients and a straightforward method.
A traditional Southern cornbread made with a small amount of food-grade lye to create a uniquely tender crumb and slightly tangy flavor. This version uses readily available ingredients and a straightforward method.
Dissolve the Food Grade Lye in the Water. Stir until completely dissolved. *Caution: Lye is caustic. Handle with care and avoid contact with skin and eyes.*
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together all Dry Ingredients.
In a separate bowl, combine Buttermilk, Vegetable Oil, and Egg. Add the Lye Water mixture to the wet ingredients and stir well.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Ingredients
8
1 cup120 gYellow Cornmeal-stone ground
1 cup120 gAll-Purpose Flour
1 tsp5 mLBaking Powder
1/2 tsp2.5 mLBaking Soda
1/2 tsp2.5 mLSalt
1 tbsp15 mLSugar
1 cup240 mLButtermilk
1/4 cup60 mLVegetable Oil
1 large50 gEgg
1/4 tsp1.25 mLFood Grade Lye
1/2 cup120 mLWater
Equipment
8x8 inch baking pan
Large mixing bowl
Whisk
Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions
Dissolve the Food Grade Lye in the Water. Stir until completely dissolved. *Caution: Lye is caustic. Handle with care and avoid contact with skin and eyes.*
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together all Dry Ingredients.
In a separate bowl, combine Buttermilk, Vegetable Oil, and Egg. Add the Lye Water mixture to the wet ingredients and stir well.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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