America's Melting Pot
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1700s-present
Molasses Cornbread
Molasses Cornbread is a slightly sweet cornmeal bread flavored with molasses, common in early American households during the Revolutionary era. Combining locally grown cornmeal with molasses provided a hearty and economical bread that complemented savory dishes and breakfast tables alike. Its enduring popularity reflects early American adaptation of indigenous and imported ingredients.
New England and Southern cornfield kitchens35 minutes