appetizer

Celestial's Crafty Cornbread

Name: Celestial's Crafty Cornbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal; 1 cup flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup milk; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup melted butter

Celestial's Southern heritage is reflected in this cornbread, a staple in her community and a comforting reminder of home during tumultuous times.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
2
In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3
Add milk, eggs, and butter, stirring until smooth.
4
Pour into a greased baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Serve this appetizer while discussing the book to spark conversations about the themes it connects to. Consider preparing it together as a group activity before your discussion begins!