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'''Crackling Breadbread''' is a Southern Cuisine which mainly consists cracklings and a type of bread, usually containing cornmeal. [[Cracklings]] are extremely similar to [[pork rinds]] and [[chicharrones]], and dish made of fried pork rinds. Another name for Cracklings is gratons or grattons, dubbed by the Cajuns. During times of slavery, servants would be given pork skin, which they would then deep-fry and incorporate into cornbread batter. Since those times, this rich food has become international. Many countries, including Italy, have had an interesting history corresponding with cornbread as well. Substitutes for the pork skin include raisins and candied peel.

==About Crackling Bread==

Crackling Bread is a Southern Cuisine which mainly consists cracklings and a type of bread, usually containing cornmeal. [[Cracklings]] are extremely similar to [[pork rinds]] and [[chicharrones]], and dish made of fried pork rinds. Another name for Cracklings is gratons or grattons, dubbed by the Cajuns. During times of slavery, servants would be given pork skin, which they would then deep-fry and incorporate into cornbread batter. Since those times, this rich food has become international. Many countries, including Italy, have had an interesting history corresponding with cornbread as well. Substitutes for the pork skin include raisins and candied peel.

==History==

As mentioned previously, servants in times of slavery would make due with what was at hand, such as pork skin or lard for flavoring food. Slaves were given mainly undesired scrapes of food from their owners' tables. By obtaining weekly cornmeal rations from their owners, and lard from a slaughtered pig, slaves were able to create a hearty dessert. Delicacies such as Crackling Bread helps servants tremendously by letting them indulge in a tasty treat once in a while, keep their spirits high and their will strong.

==To Kill A Mockingbird Referencereference==

In the book, [[To Kill A Mockingbird]], Crackling Bread is referred to when Calpurnia, an African American servant of the Finch family, bakes Crackling Bread for Scout Finch as an apology. "'Shut your eyes and open your mouth and I'll give you a surprise,' she said. It was not often that she make crackling bread, she said she never had time, but with both of us at school today has been an easy one for her. She knew I loved crackling bread." This goes to show that cuisine in Southern Alabama is quite unique in the usage of food on hand. In an overall sense, Crackling Bread is a symbol for the theme of the book; one of which is prejudice. Scout enjoys Crackling Bread, regardless of the place of origin or who invented it. She is simply judging how it tastes and how delicious it is. This suggests that assessing somebody or something by their inherent qualities rather than background is imperative. One should be judged solely on their individual aspects, unmindful of their race or place or origin. Crackling Bread is a cuisine invented by African American servants during times of slavery, but Scout enjoys this delicacy nonetheless. This cuisine also helps to unite Scout and Calpurnia by letting Scout sample African American culture. Scout enjoys Crackling Bread for what it tastes like, rather than the origin, suggesting that people should not stereotype against races and instead should base their impressions on individual characteristics.

[[Category:Pork dishes]]

==Ingredients And Instructions For Preparation==

[[Category:Breads]]

Ingredients<br />

[[Category:Cuisine of the Southern United States]]

2 tablespoons pork or bacon grease<br />

1 1/2 cups stone-ground cornmeal (white or yellow)<br />

1/2 cup all-purpose flour<br />

2 teaspoons baking powder<br />

1/2 teaspoon salt<br />

1 cup fresh corn kernels, cut from the cob with milk from the cob<br />

2 large eggs, beaten<br />

1 cup buttermilk<br />

1 cup pork cracklings or 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled<br />

Butter, for garnish

==Directions==

Place 2 tablespoons of pork fat or bacon grease in a 9-inch cast iron skillet, place in oven, and preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Meanwhile, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.<br /> Add corn kernels and milk, eggs, buttermilk, and cracklings and stir until well blended.<br /> Pour in hot skillet (preheated for 12 to 15 minutes) and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.<br /> Cut into wedges and serve warm with fresh butter.