How to Make Homemade Self-Rising Cornmeal Mix for Cornbread

Step 1

Gather the ingredients. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until thoroughly blended. Store in the pantry or refrigerator in a large sealed container or zip-top food storage bag.

Step 2

Gather the ingredients. Heat the oven to 425 F (220 C/Gas 7). Grease a 10-inch iron skillet or an 8-inch square baking pan for cornbread or corn stick pan for corn sticks and place in the oven to heat. For muffins, grease a muffin pan and set aside. Add the cornmeal mix, sugar (if using), and baking soda (if using buttermilk) to a mixing bowl and whisk together. In another bowl, whisk 1 1/3 cups milk or 1 3/4 cups buttermilk together with the egg. Stir in the vegetable oil, melted shortening, or melted butter. Stir the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients until blended. Pour the batter into the prepared pan or muffin pan. Bake cornbread in the preheated, prepared pan for 20 to 25 minutes or until firm and lightly browned. Fill the preheated, prepared corn stick pan 2/3 full and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until browned. Bake muffins in the prepared muffin tin for 18 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through. Serve warm and enjoy!