There’s something truly special about recipes passed down from grandmothers. They carry not just the taste of delicious food but also the warmth and love of family traditions. Here are some of the best grandma-approved recipes that bring homemade happiness to your table:
Grandma’s Buttermilk Cornbread
Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour into a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Grandma Johnson’s Scones
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Pat into a circle and cut into wedges.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups warm water
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 6 cups flour
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water and stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam.
- Mix salt and oil into the yeast.
- Mix in flour one cup at a time.
- Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth.
- Place in a well-oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes, and divide in half. Shape into loaves, and place into two greased 9×5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise for 30 minutes, or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
Conclusion
Grandma’s recipes are more than just food—they’re a connection to our past, a way to preserve family traditions, and a source of comfort and joy. Whether you’re baking bread, making a hearty stew, or whipping up a sweet dessert, these recipes bring a taste of homemade happiness to your table.
Do you have a favorite recipe from your grandma?