Does Sugar Belong in Cornbread? Why Southern Cooks Still Disagree
Few Southern food debates are as passionate as the question of whether sugar belongs in cornbread.
For some cooks, traditional Southern cornbread should be savory, golden, and made with little more than cornmeal, buttermilk, eggs, and a hot skillet. For others, a touch of sweetness makes cornbread softer, more flavorful, and easier to enjoy.
So why does this simple ingredient cause such a disagreement?
The answer involves history, regional traditions, personal taste, and the different ways American cornbread has evolved over generations.
- Traditional Southern Cornbread Was Often Savory
Historically, cornmeal
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