Originally released in July, 2025, as a bonus feature for "The Six Shooter." In the episode, Madison devours Ma Benson's cornbread. So for this Mad Facts, Madison interviews professional Southern Cook, Toni Johnson, to talk about the history of cornbread, it's unique traits in different parts of the country and even shares her personal recipe for how to make your own homemade cornbread! (and how it MAY just really be an aphrodisiac)
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Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje
Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje
Madison Standish was played by Chrisi Talyn Saje
We go over the recipe, but the sound recording wasn't ideal, so here it is to follow along:
3/4 cu. cornmeal1 cu. all purpose flour1/3 cu. sugar (or just sprinkle)3 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt 1 cu. buttermilk (or 1 cu. whole milk + 1 tsp. white vinegar)1 egg beaten2 tbs. shortening or bacon fat Preheat over to 425Put shortening/bacon fat in pan and let it preheat with the ovenIn mixing bowl, add dry ingredients mix/sift together.Add wet ingredients.When oven is preheated, pour batter into pan (it should sizzle)Bake 20 minutes or until golden on top.Cornbread should easily remove from pan, feel free to use butterknife to loosen the sides if sticking. Enjoy!