Cornbread for a Crowd

Name: Cornbread for a Crowd
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 30-36 servings.
Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups cornmeal; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 4 eggs; 3 cups buttermilk; 1 cup canola oil

Samuel Warnock of Union, Ohio shares his recipe for Corn Bread for a Crowd. These sunny squares are a terrific accompaniment for chili or any savory dish with gravy or sauce.

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups cornmeal
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4 eggs
3 cups buttermilk
1 cup canola oil

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan and a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.