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Confederate Cornbread

Total time

30 minutes

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0/8

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Baking pan

Skillet

Oven

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Step 1 of 8

Preheat oven to 425F (220C).

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During the American Civil War (1861-1865), cornbread was a staple food in Southern households and military camps due to its inexpensive ingredients and ease of preparation. Often made in cast-iron skillets over open fires or simple ranges, this bread provided reliable sustenance in times of scarcity. Its simple recipe endures as an emblem of Southern culinary tradition and resilience amid hardship during the war and Reconstruction period.

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