We hope your cornbread is getting stale on the counter as we speak.
If not, your oven just might be the answer.
Even when referencing a trusty passed-down recipe, making cornbread can be overwhelming.
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The trick to truly great dressing, though, is all in the preparation.
Alison Miksch
Why Do You Dry Cornbread For Dressing?
We all knowgood cornbread dressinghinges on perfectly stale (but not too stale) cornbread.
No matter how long you bake soggy dressing, it will never perk up the way it should.
It all comes down to advice planning.
But what if you didn’t plan ahead?
Luckily, you’ve got the option to dry out cornbread quickly in your oven.
The result is a cornbread that’s dry and crunchy, but not tough like a crouton.
This texture will allow the bread to absorb more stock and seasonings than a moist, soggy bread.
How To Make Cornbread
Need a recipe to start with before you begin drying?
When it’s time to serve, thaw it in the refrigerator.
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