#82. SUGAR IN YOUR CORNBREAD

Why do you put sugar in your cornbread?

[@suespringstun5595]

I so appreciate you, granny pat. You are a joy to watch.

[@lucyclarke3523]

May i add. I joined Beautiful Table Settings on fb. I am in awe! of the beautiful! tables and dishes. And your Fostoria photos sre lovely!

[@alicesmith6750]

Love your videos, and I also add some sugar to my cornbread, not enough to make it sweet but it just needs it, like it needs some salt. I also fry hoe-cakes, and always add a pinch of sugar to those also. Thanks for sharing your stories, love those as much or more as your recipes, lol.

[@roses_and_lace]

I need to show my husband this video- I’m from Indiana but he’s from Georgia- and down here, nobody puts sugar in their cornbread!! I sure do love sugary cornbread. Happy New year Granny Pat and everyone 💌

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

There isn’t enough sugar in this recipe to taste. The sugar cuts the taste of the buttermilk. Also, I forgot to add that an egg is not necessary for good cornbread. It only gives the bread a cake texture.

[@peterbilt-bo1vy]

I'm from Kentucky and we never put sugar in cornbread. My grandmother in Tennessee never put sugar in cornbread. I read a comment that said sugar cuts the taste of the buttermilk. You can't taste the buttermilk in the first place. The buttermilk helps keep your cornbread from getting too dry. I also lived in North Carolina for twenty two years and nobody I ever knew would put sugar in cornbread.

[@Moluccan56]

I’ve heard of and used sugar in cornbread. It opens up the corn flavour, I’m thinking.

[@jsterling6805]

In the south a lot of people use buttermilk in cornbread but sugar is never used in cornbread. When you add sugar you are making cornbread muffins and that is the only time you add sugar. Normally it is cornbread that is made for meals.

[@karenhaire5451]

​​@@peterbilt-bo1vyI'm from N.C. and my husband is from S.C. and we think sugar in cornbread is an abomination!

[@carolbutler6932]

That is lovely cornbread. 💜 I also put a little sugar in mine. Then the next day I warm the leftovers and slice a piece, butter it really well and pour a little honey over it. Delicious with a cup of coffee.

[@sheila4046]

Hello Grandma Pat all the way from Oklahoma. I've really enjoyed watching your videos, they have brought me some wonderful memories of my mom. She passed unexpectedly in 2020. She was born & raised in Louisville Mississippi & she always added sugar to her cornbread & that's how I've always made it & have taught my son's how to make it. Thank you for sharing your videos.

[@rs3007]

Love your stories and wisdom ❤

[@pamelamasters6253]

Hey Granny Pat, I'm a big Amazon buyer and I looked up that Three Rivers cornmeal and Amazon has it. It's a little pricey but they have it. I thought u might want to know. I just love your video's. God Bless You 😊

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Thanks!

[@heysally13]

South Carolinian here and my family has always added a tablespoon of sugar. I use Yelton's cornmeal.

[@loisrader8089]

I'm so glad I found your channel

[@JudiH-ig6uu]

My stepdad grew up in Missouri and was always disgusted when there was sugar in the cornbread he had out...now I HAVE to try your recipe! Thank you dear Granny Pat!! Hugs to you.

[@lucyclarke3523]

Your cornbread looks so darn good! A lovely dinner. Your vids are joy to me. Thank you. Happy New Year 2023, to you and yours. Yes,indeed, we all need a good break. Love n peace 🌟

[@carolynholland1818]

I also used Three Rivers cornmeal and I was so disappointed when I couldn't find it anymore. Like you I now use White Lily. I was raised on cornbread without sugar. My daughter and two of my grown grandchildren live with me and they prefer sugar in cornbread so that is how I cook it. I love cornbread either way.

[@karend.SKYWARN]

I enjoyed this so much ! We always put sugar in our cornbread in the south! This gave me memories of growing up with my mother and daddy and grandmother.

[@cindyeastbourn7642]

Love you, Darlin’!

[@roxeyserckie5414]

Beautiful cornbread. I love cornbread.

[@r.j.wheels6755]

Granny Pat, I just stumbled across your channel and I’m so glad I did! You’re a delight to listen to and watch. And I live in a neighboring town very close to you. My grandmother always used Three Rivers cornmeal as well. And I agree, it’s the best corn meal there is. Like you say, stores just stopped selling it and it was nowhere to be found. UNTIL, I stopped at a SAV A LOT in another town very close to mine, and low and behold, THEY HAD IT! They still do. So I always go to that store just to buy my corn meal. I’d gladly send you a bag or drop it off to you somewhere. We come through your area every now and then. Most people I know never heard of Three Rivers, so it really tickled me to hear you mention it. It is indeed, the superior corn meal. Really enjoying your videos. God Bless!

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

I swiped a 10 lb. Bag out of my sister’s fridge. I’m good for awhile!

[@elenalunca5192]

Lov you love yesssssssssssss ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤​@@chitchatwithgrannypat7900

[@terrymatsusaki9032]

🌺looks yummy. Finally, we have a product that you gave there, Bob Evans is found at our Safeway store. It is good. Thank you for your time again. ❤

[@kathleencalentine15]

Chit Chat with Granny Pat, you are a pure joy to watch and listen to, you and your stories! Thank You, for your videos. You are a sweet lady! Darn right, I put sugar in my cornbread!😄 Take Care Sweet Pat! Until next time❤

[@davidheia8244]

I'm so happy that Jan gave you the square cake plate and shared the wonderful pictures! Happy New Year!

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Thank you!

[@barbaratells1285]

Hi Granny 😊❤ your so inspiring 😊❤ love your stories 😊❤ hope you’re well and happy 😊❤ I love your cornbread 😊❤

[@In4It789cat]

Here in Spokane, WA, we like our cornbread sweet!! In fact, I don’t care for unsweetened cornbread and I put enough sugar and honey in and on mine so it’s as sweet as a cake!! Mmm!! 😁

[@karenn993]

I agree with you about the sugar! I grew up with no sugar in cornbread, but i find a bit of sugar enhances the flavor. I still make mine from scratch. I grew up on white cornmeal, but i preger yellow.

[@kathyjones5056]

I love to watch you cook Granny Pat. I also use Three River cornmeal. I couldn’t find it for months. They now have it back at Ingles! 🙏❤️

[@gailhink1222]

What a grand meal! I'm going to try your cornbread recipe and never thought to make such a beautiful casserole with my Bob Evans mashed potatoes! I have used them to make fried potato patties(little onion,breadcrumbs,egg)salt&pepper, Love your idea!💞

[@retamckeehan4935]

My recipe exactly 🙂 That's one of those things that you never forget, after you have made it a few times. I am so glad to be back in the land of the living! The day after Christmas, my daughter's whole family & I came down with one of nastiest stomach bugs, we have ever had. I am still feeling a little off, but in the right direction, I think. It is going to take me a while to catch up on my UTube viewing. I hope you had a nice Christmas & the new year is starting out as it should. Thank you for the verification that I am making my cornbread right!

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Reta, sorry I just now saw your comment. I don’t always get notice like I should. Take care of yourself. I have enjoyed having you as a FB friend.

[@toddmerritt960]

Hi Mrs Pat love your channel! I’m from Georgia and I like cornbread both ways but in Georgia well the south in general we never add sugar “ we call that Yankee cornbread “ lol my sweet grandmother always made it with buttermilk it was so fluffy and delicious anyways you are so talented, humorous and such a sweet lady! God bless you ! 💕💜🙏🏻

[@afamilycloset]

You say that you aren’t professional, well we love you just the way you are. One thing for sure You’ve made me good and hungry.

[@justinrad5073]

I've always put sugar in my cornbread. I love when you tell us stories about your mother would love to hear more stories about her and the meals she like to cook. That corn stick Tray you have would be great to make corn dogs with. I'm going to have to go find one of them trays.. ❤

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

They aren’t deep enough for corn dogs.

[@heidimcochran1783]

As a treat when my mom made her cornbread(she to used the cast iron corn pan,she would put a dab of grape jam before she baked it. Gosh was that yummy! Thank you for sharing your cornbread recipe. I honestly can't wait for your cook book to come in. 2 more days!🥳 Much love Granny Pat❤

[@BarB2-90Nine]

Like this video and Yes my Granny and Momma used sugar for cornbread. I put all cooking ingredients in fridge. Have a great day .

[@RAINBOJO1]

My Mom always made cornbread, crispy and in an iron skillet. It was my Daddy’s favorite alongside ham & beans and fried okra with a tall glass of ice cold buttermilk.

[@darlenemuse8407]

I always add egg to my cornbread mixture.

[@patcharlton8837]

Me too

[@londonkyguy]

That cornbread looks so good. I could eat the whole skillet with some butter. I make mine with buttermilk too. But I dont use the sugar. Now you got me wanting some. I may have to make a skillet tomorrow.

[@rhondakanderson1120]

I'm from Huntsville, Alabama & we LOVE Cornbread with NO SUGAR❣️😊 We also put 1 large egg n our mixture of meal flour & buttermilk😊

[@irmablanco863]

I have made cornbread with or without sugar. I like the sugar one best

[@pattymcmullen8551]

Well, I will tell you this... I am going to make some cornbread! I love it and always put sugar in it. Thanks for this

[@WhereThatLongGrassGrows]

To all the naysayers, according to the Charlotte Observer, "Southern cornmeal was exclusively sweet white cornmeal until industrial milling came along in the early 20th century. After that time, mills used corn harvested before it was ripe. So the cornmeal was less sweet," making a little sugar a perfectly reasonable addition. I'll take it one step further: if you DON'T add sugar, you're making inauthentic cornbread. A teaspoon of sugar in modernday cornmeal would be just enough to make it taste as it should without making it taste like a dessert.

[@sandrajshutter2205]

Hi Pat, I love cornbread 🌽 Thank you for sharing your recipe.

[@marycarlew8567]

Fantastic meal!!!🥰

[@sherriec5258]

Oh my goodness I have to try your cornbread. Thank you for your time!

[@camhamster3891]

Made this last night and I agree!

[@imapip6313]

I’ve put sugar in my cornbread as far back as I can remember! And that’s a long time. LOL

[@roxeyserckie5414]

Great meal ahead! Good job! You will enjoy it all.

[@22misswilson3]

Me and my mother put sugar in our cornbread ❤ and my mom made the best, just like your mom . Goodnight my new friend 😘

[@hanscraig1850]

They still make Three Rivers !

[@InFltSvc]

Well being new to your channel I wanted to say you are so right about sugar in cornbread. I LOVE CORNBREAD, in fact I eat it right up. Of course it’s best to me out of the oven nice warm and sweet. It’s like a cake and I eat it for breakfast with coffee by just heating it up in the microwave. I want to share my recipe with you and your fans and maybe you will try it as well. It’s very easy to make and I think you will like it. Cheers from Florida…Brian Sift 1 cup flour 3/4 cup sugar Sift 1 cup Cornmeal 2 Tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt Now mix all dry ingredients together with a fork Add one large egg room temperature Use hand mixer to mix by slowly adding 1- 1/4 cup of whole milk in three parts as you’re mixing it. Then add 3 tablespoons of melted butter and mix very well and let’s stand 10 minutes before you put it in the oven. Spray grease your pan set oven at 400° bake for 28 minutes

[@loramuer9314]

You have what’s called the it factor!Such a delight to watch!

[@garyclark9807]

I always add an egg to my cornbread. Sometimes I add sugar sometimes I don’t. 1 tsp doesn’t change the taste much. If I use buttermilk, I add sugar. If I just use sweet milk, I usually don’t.

[@richardstratton575]

I would just love to have watched your Mother cook Pat. I am afraid I would have to follow her for weeks to learn just a little of her talents. 💕👍carson

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

I had lots of cousins. Our house was their favorite place to visit and they always came prepared to eat!

[@Starlighthugs]

Looks delicious! Yummy!

[@jojobe8078]

Beautiful and it must taste fabulous!

[@kathleenwassum7712]

WOW! Looking so Delicious! Love Love your channel and stories!❤😊😊😊

[@dariusmosley1728]

I bet you have many recipes I hope that you please share some more with us

[@Barbara-xh5ef]

Blessings your way

[@1nicenurse]

I love your glasses where do you get those types of glasses I'd love to have a pair.

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Amazon! You can get anything on Amazon.

[@amaliasoto3456]

Happy New Year Granny Pat may God Bless you and shower you with Heath 🙏 love you

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Thanks, and same to you. I’m getting sleepy! Ready for the New Year.

[@Deeannuh24]

Yes mam has to have a lil suga😊

[@bettyblue2089]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤luv ya granny pat …….huggs my lady ❤️

[@sarahgallegos8652]

Hoping your Christmas was filled with lots of love and blessings. As always, it's a joy to see you...thanks for sharing that tip on making cornbread. Prayers for you and yours in the new year for good health...may our LORD in Heaven guide you in all your ways acknowledge Him. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND ALL YOUR SUBSCRIBER'S😊

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Thanks Much!

[@patticollins3356]

Corn bread looks delicious. Going to try your potato casserole . Thanks for your cooking video ❤

[@lindawhaley9613]

I'm in TN I always put it in mine. And a egg.

[@tracymcgrath1192]

❤

[@debby891]

Thank you for referring me back to this video on how to make cornbread ❤. I don’t have cornmeal, buttermilk, a cast iron skillet or the corn stick pan but did write it down as you made it. My daddy used to cook with cast iron so will see if I can find one of his skillets. My mom would never use them because she said they were too heavy for her and he was fussy about caring for them for some reason. As a child many years ago I remember him saying never to wash them with dish soap though don’t remember why. I’ve been very sick all week with a bad back and my husband and I have bad COVID so this recipe will have to wait till I feel better. How long do you leave the cornbread in the oven and know when it’s done? Do you test it like a cake using a toothpick? Thank you so much for referring me back to this. It sounds delicious ❤

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

I just happen to have a cornstick pan. I love the crust of cornbread. Get a quart of buttermilk. Martha White/Pillsbury/White Lily, any will do. But if you find Three Rivers Cornmea, it’s my favorite. Remember, if you run low on buttermilk, a tbsp of water will thin the mixture to pancake consistency. Experiment!

[@joycealdrich]

My grandmother's recipe has sugar.

[@lindatucker4831]

I’m from Alabama, and my mother always put sugar in her cornbread, and, so do I..

[@sherriec5258]

I can tell Pat that you know how to make good corn bread. My mother made her cornbread up mixing it from scratch with her hands using buttermilk, Crisco and a little tiny bit of sugar also. I can't cook like she did because she never wanted anybody in the kitchen with her.

[@brendastajkowski502]

What a lovely meal. I love mashed potatoes and I can almost smell them.

[@rtrrecords]

We called them corn fritters. Maybe that was a Texan thing.❤

[@sarahgallegos8652]

😋 umm...hot cornbread with butter. Ohh, with homemade chili beans. Enjoy!

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Cornbread goes with everything. Straight from the oven or leftover from last night’s supper.

[@janicehunter8606]

Your food looks good enough to eat 😊

[@moniquedepatie4734]

I love your eye ware 💖

[@roxeyserckie5414]

Still with you. Yummy!

[@brendalamson2493]

I'm going to try sugar in the corn bread. I've used maple syrup in my corn bread and honey. Tomorrow I'll have a verdict. 😉 🎉❤😊

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

One teaspoon is all you need. Sugar cuts the buttermilk taste.

[@brendalamson2493]

Supper is over and the corn 🌽 bread 🍞 was really good. For breakfast tomorrow I'm having corn bread and milk.

[@lindaroaden6463]

Just be sure to use self rising corn meal mix and flour. I made that mistake once. 😢 my hubby loves yellow cornbread so I really cheat and use jiffy mix.

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Yes, I always do. I never put egg in my cornbread. Egg gives it a cake like texture. You know how it goes, I do what Mom did!

[@donnaallison7462]

Granny Pat the Three rivers cornmeal is carried at foodcity locations and foodland and piggly wiggles i don't know if you have any of those in your area or not.I sure hope so.

[@FilbinCreekPhil]

I love all cornbread, but i especially love "sweet cornbread". I once had the pleasure of chatting with Dedra Grizzard, the widow of the late great Lewis Grizzard - columnist, comedian, author of many books including : Kathy Sue Loudermilk I Love You, When my love returns from the ladies room will i be too old to care, & Elvis is dead and i don't feel so good myself, &many others -he also was a proud Georgia Bulldog , a lover of BBQ and a great American. (i loved Lewis) anyway Dedra was discussing cornbread and i mentioned that i loved "sweet cornbread"...she laughed and said Phillip !!! thats not cornbread, thats CAKE!!! well i still love sweet cornbread ;-)

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

@@FilbinCreekPhil HAHA! I had a big thick book of Lewis Grizzard. Donated it to our library. Of course, I shouldn’t have.

[@FilbinCreekPhil]

​@@chitchatwithgrannypat7900 Ive read most of his books, when i was in Alaska i had to fly a lot all over the state from Barrow at the tip top of the state all the way to Shemya which is a 2x4 mile island at the end of the aleutian chain and i'd always keep a Grizzard paperback in my jacket pocket and tell people if i crash you'll know what i was doing...reading a Lewis Grizzard book. As the plane too off the book would slide out to start reading. ;-) i have a huge collection of autographed books(hardbacks) by him and i have one big book autographed by Dedra and Lewis' manager,,,after Lewis passed away. Still miss him, im always wondering what Lewis would be saying today...i can imagine, but yeah. ;-)

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

@@FilbinCreekPhil Grizzard was here a few months ago at an old theater. I wanted to go but too expensive.

[@FilbinCreekPhil]

@@chitchatwithgrannypat7900 Lewis passed away in 1994 from heart problems...it was his 5th heart surgery...you probably saw a show by Bill Oberst /jr...he is an actor from SC. I saw his show years ago and we developed an online friendship of sorts. I highly recommend it, surprised it was so expensive, it was 25.00 when i saw it but he has moved up in the world...mainly in independent films. i have a video on here i made years ago...its hard to believe how many years 😄you want to see it?

[@FilbinCreekPhil]

​@@chitchatwithgrannypat7900 I replied to your message but don't see it here. I was telling you Lewis passed away in 1994 from heart problems..his 5th heart surgery. The show you heard about was probably Bill Oberst Jr he does a Lewis show that is really good. I saw him herein Sumter and we established an online friendship over the years. He mustve raised his price ;-) I havea video of me on here i made years ago...didnt realize it had been so many years 😄you want to see it?

[@roxeyserckie5414]

Delish!!

[@carolynjohnson418]

I'm with GP I'm gonna have sugar in my cornbread always with with white lily cornmeal mix I've never seen three rivers brand

[@RebakCook]

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[@indiakant4796]

I put a 1/4 cup of sugar in my cornbread...I want to taste some sweetness!

[@larrystouch581]

Could you give some kitchen hint s for those with diabetes.

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

You are asking the wrong person. I don’t follow the rules! Nowadays they say sweets are not what cause high blood sugar. Glad they said that because the next time I go shopping I’m buying ice cream and chocolate brownies. I quit taking Metformin. Sorry, but that’s how it is. I don’t trust Metformin. Don’t listen to me when it comes to medications. I hate taking pills.

[@langeblanc494]

What was the temp and time for the cornbread in the oven Granny Pat? It was not mentioned in the video and since I am french and never baked cornbread....I don't want to ruin my first one. Thank you 😘😘

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Oven temperature 450 degrees. Use iron skillet if you have one.

[@langeblanc494]

@@chitchatwithgrannypat7900 yes I have cast iron skillets I bought from the US 😁🇺🇸 Ok and for how long until golden brown? Thank you😘

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

@@langeblanc494 About 15-20 minutes. Depends on thickness of cornbread (I like about 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches thick). The bread will start browning on top. Remove from oven, flip bread over to a nice brown crust. If you don’t think it is quite done in the middle, place it back in oven 5-6 minutes. You will be able to tell. Once or twice experimenting and baking cornbread will become routine. You want your cornbread to be nice and brown on the bottom. Be sure and flip the bread. This keeps it crisp on the bottom which is now the ‘top’.

[@langeblanc494]

@@chitchatwithgrannypat7900 thank you for all your advices ❤ I will bake one tomorrow so I'll let you know how my first one turned up 😉

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

@@langeblanc494 Once you get the hang of it, cornbread will be the easiest thing you can make.

[@Cam-vz2zk]

I put a little sugar in my cornbread no more than a tablespoon...it takes away the bitterness. On the other hand I can't stand thick sweet cornbread cooked in Pyrex like the Yankees do. Cornbread in my opinion should be cooked in an hot iron skillet in a hot oven.

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

I use a tsp of sugar, but I also use an eight-inch iron skillet. There’s just Me to feed.

[@deanieferris2210]

I like sweet cornbread.

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

A spoonful of sugar in cornbread never hurt anyone! Remember the song - A spoonful,of sugar makes the medicine go down….

[@PatiencesMom]

People in Louisiana call that cake. Lol

[@jadamills4082]

So do people in Alabama. You might as well make a cake lol.

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

A spoonful of sugar? You can’t even taste it!

[@Perseycat]

Is this cornbread recipe in your cookbook?

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Yes, page 91. Very simple and good. Use hot iron skillet if you have one.

[@Sonyaj2007]

Hey Granny Pat, you don't put a egg in your corn bread mixture?

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

No need

[@Sonyaj2007]

@chitchatwithgrannypat7900 yes ma'am, it looked good, Ms Pat you are a jewel, Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us 😊

[@elcie.lew8s538]

Lo ve. It

[@angelasteffey3214]

What is the beautiful table settings site address? Is it on Facebook?

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

SEARCH ‘GROUPS’.on Facebook. Beautiful Table Settings

[@angelasteffey3214]

@@chitchatwithgrannypat7900 Thank you!

[@kathleenstanley6751]

what do you mean by your mom made cornbread from scratch? Also, when you took the cornbread out of the oven you say to always turn it over. Why is that? Thank you so much for sending me to this video!

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Scratch would have been when you couldn’t buy mixes that already had ingredients like salt, baking powder, etc. Today we buy cornmeal mixes in a pkg. If you like your cornbread to have a crust, you turn it over immediately. That way the moisture in the bottom of the skillet doesn’t make the crust soft. It is just better that way..

[@marilynmcclintock2974]

Rather hard to hear.

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Check your volume!

[@marilynmcclintock2974]

@@chitchatwithgrannypat7900 I can't turn it up any further. Your other videos seem fine.

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

I am so sorry. I used the microphone. It didn’t work.

[@shirleyhenson4187]

No sugar in my cornbread don’t like.👎

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

It’s hard to dislike something you can’t taste! LOL

[@babydoe42]

@@chitchatwithgrannypat7900 do you put an egg in your cornbread?

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

@@babydoe42 No. Egg isn’t needed. Gives cornbread a more cakelike texture and it crumbles more. BTW, a tsp of sugar merely keeps the cornbread from having a buttermilk taste. You cannot taste the sugar at all. Don’t be fooled by the ideas of the sugar.

[@elenieskitchen9868]

You did a beautiful job on all of your cooking

[@dennissmallwood9082]

Everything you did in mixing your cornbread is the way my mother made hers.