
This mix comes together quite quickly and easily. It coats the crumb and gives additional moisture. We are using one here to make sure these set up well. It adds a wonderful rich tang and flavor and also adds fantastic moisture.Įgg- Eggs in baking add structure and stability. They give the cornbread a nice lift once baked which also lightens the cornbread batter.īuttermilk – Black folks and Southerners love buttermilk in their cornbread. Leavening- Both baking powder and baking soda are in this recipe. Granulated Sugar- Jiffy is known for being sweeter cornbread so I added sugar to the dry ingredients of course. If you want more cornmeal flavor, add a bit more and lessen the flour so they are still equal in ratio to 2 cups total. You can also play around with these ratios if you prefer. Homemade Jiffy IngredientsĬornmeal and Flour- Having a mix of both cornmeal and flour is a way to give it a less gritty texture overall. In this recipe, I am sharing a homemade version that shares all of the qualities of Jiffy corn muffin mix. The texture is lighter and it has the sugar which changes the flavor entirely. When prepared a certain way, it almost tastes like a cross between regular cornbread and cake. Their corn muffin mix has been quite popular since the beginning because it had a sweeter taste which is very different from traditional Southern cornbreads. If you have ever wanted to make a homemade version, here is a great one that will make you throw away the box for good. Jiffy has been in a lot of our households for most of our childhoods, and we always hook it up adding in additional flavors really making it our own. If you want a vegan option, try this wonderful Vegan Cornbread recipe.īlack folks have a deep affinity for Jiffy cornbread. Slather with butter, serve alongside some collard greens, or add it to jiffy cornbread dressing for a truly amazing Black folks meal. This Jiffy Cornbread recipe copycat will make you want to throw away the box with its deliciously sweet and moist texture.
