Jacqueline's Crisp Cornsticks 🌽✨
These delightful cornsticks are a wonderful addition to any meal, bringing a crispy texture and a touch of sweetness that's sure to please everyone at the table. They're easy to make and perfect for serving alongside chili, soups, or even a summer BBQ! Enjoy their golden crunch right out of the oven, and consider adding some butter with a sprinkle of sea salt for a truly satisfying treat! 🧈🥳
Ingredients
- 1 cup corn meal
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- 4 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola works well)
- 1 cup buttermilk (feel free to use regular milk with a splash of vinegar as a substitute)
- 2 tbsp white corn syrup
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a large bowl, sift together the corn meal, salt, and baking soda.
🥄 Sifting helps combine the dry ingredients and aerates the corn meal, leading to a fluffier texture in your cornsticks!
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Add the oil to the dry mixture and stir until combined.
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Gradually add in the buttermilk and corn syrup, stirring well to ensure a smooth batter.
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Carefully fill thoroughly greased iron cornstick pans with the batter, ensuring not to overfill—these will rise!
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Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
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Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the pans. Serve warm and enjoy!
🫶 Cornsticks are best served fresh, but they can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes if needed. To keep them crispy, avoid microwaving!
Variations
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Cheesy Cornsticks: Stir in ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack) for a savory twist that adds flavor and richness!
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Spicy Cornsticks: Add 1 tsp of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños to the batter for a spicy kick!
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Herb-Infused: Mix in 1 tsp of your favorite dried herbs (like dill or thyme) for an aromatic flavor that pairs beautifully with soups and stews.
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Mini Cornsticks: Use a mini muffin tin instead of cornstick pans for bite-sized snacks that are perfect for parties or gatherings!
Yield: Approximately 9 cornsticks. Perfect for serving a family or a small gathering!
Enjoy these crunchy cornsticks from Jacqueline Claywell that are sure to become a favorite in your household! 🌽💖
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Here's the text from the image: --- **CRISP CORNSTICKS** 1 cup corn meal ¾ tsp. salt ¾ tsp. soda 4 tbls. oil 1 cup buttermilk 2 tbls. white corn syrup Sift corn meal, add salt and soda; mix. Add oil; stir. Add buttermilk and syrup; stir well. Fill thoroughly greased iron cornstick pans and bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Yield: 9 sticks (easy to add to for large family) Jacqueline Claywell 61 ---llm
# Jacqueline's Crisp Cornsticks 🌽✨ These delightful cornsticks are a wonderful addition to any meal, bringing a crispy texture and a touch of sweetness that's sure to please everyone at the table. They're easy to make and perfect for serving alongside chili, soups, or even a summer BBQ! Enjoy their golden crunch right out of the oven, and consider adding some butter with a sprinkle of sea salt for a truly satisfying treat! 🧈🥳 ## Ingredients - **1 cup** corn meal - **¾ tsp** salt - **¾ tsp** baking soda - **4 tbsp** oil (vegetable or canola works well) - **1 cup** buttermilk (feel free to use regular milk with a splash of vinegar as a substitute) - **2 tbsp** white corn syrup ## Instructions 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). 2. In a large bowl, sift together the corn meal, salt, and baking soda. > 🥄 Sifting helps combine the dry ingredients and aerates the corn meal, leading to a fluffier texture in your cornsticks! 3. Add the oil to the dry mixture and stir until combined. 4. Gradually add in the buttermilk and corn syrup, stirring well to ensure a smooth batter. 5. Carefully fill thoroughly greased iron cornstick pans with the batter, ensuring not to overfill—these will rise! 6. Bake for **30 minutes** or until golden brown and crispy on the edges. 7. Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the pans. Serve warm and enjoy! > 🫶 Cornsticks are best served fresh, but they can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes if needed. To keep them crispy, avoid microwaving! ## Variations - **Cheesy Cornsticks**: Stir in **½ cup** shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack) for a savory twist that adds flavor and richness! - **Spicy Cornsticks**: Add **1 tsp** of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños to the batter for a spicy kick! - **Herb-Infused**: Mix in **1 tsp** of your favorite dried herbs (like dill or thyme) for an aromatic flavor that pairs beautifully with soups and stews. - **Mini Cornsticks**: Use a mini muffin tin instead of cornstick pans for bite-sized snacks that are perfect for parties or gatherings! **Yield:** Approximately **9 cornsticks.** Perfect for serving a family or a small gathering! Enjoy these crunchy cornsticks from Jacqueline Claywell that are sure to become a favorite in your household! 🌽💖name
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Tags
- baked
- baking
- from-input
- kosher
- nut-free
- quick-and-easy
- snack
- vegetarian