Savory Southern Cornbread Recipe for Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 cup (120g) cornmeal
• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon (12g) sugar
• 1 tablespoon (15g) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
• 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cups (about 300g) crumbled cornbread
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon (2g) dried sage
• 1 teaspoon (2g) dried thyme
• 2 cups (480ml) chicken or vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: 1/2 cup (75g) chopped pecans or cooked sausage