OLD SCHOOL SOUL FOOD

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OLD SCHOOL BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

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OLD SCHOOL BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

This is an awesome recipe for buttermilk pancakes
This will be the most moist flavorful and fluffy pancakes ever tasted
I began making these while I was working in college
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Southern Comfort
Keyword: BUTTERMILK PANCAKES, HOMEMADE PANCAKES, OLD SCHOOL SOUL FOOD, PANCAKES
Servings: 4
Author: CHEF JEFFERY
Cost: 2.00

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 CUPS all purpose flour
  • 3 tbl granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 2 ea egg yolks
  • 2 ea egg whites

Instructions

  • n a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda and whisk to combine.
    In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, add the buttermilk, melted butter, and egg yolks and whisk to combine.
    Add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients and gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined.
    Add the egg whites and fold until just combined. Be sure not to over mix. Some lumps are okay.
    Let the batter rest for 15-30 minutes at room temperature.
    Add the butter to a cast iron skillet and heat over medium low heat. Once the butter has melted and is bubbling, reduce the heat to medium-low and add ⅓ cup of batter to the pan.
    Cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles start to appear on the surface. If adding any toppings like chocolate chips or blueberries, sprinkle over the pancake. Flip the pancake over and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.
    Serve the pancakes with butter and maple syrup.

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OLD SCHOOL COCONUT CAKE

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OLD SCHOOL COCONUT CAKE

his is a cake that I don't make that often because it requires a little more time than most of my cakes
but its absolutely worth every minute after u are finished
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern Comfort
Keyword: CAKE, COCONUT, COCONUT CAKE, OLD SCHOOL SOUL FOOD, SOUTHERN CAKES
Servings: 10
Author: CHEF JEFFERY WILKLIAMS
Cost: 15.00

Ingredients

  • 3 sticks unsalted butter(room temp)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 ea whole eggs(room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 teasp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 oz sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 lb cream cheese(room temp
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla
  • 1 lb confectioners sugar
  • 6 oz sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

  • set the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease or spray 2 (9-inch) round cake pans,
    In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed for 3 to 5 minutes, until light yellow and fluffy. Crack the eggs into a small bowl. With the mixer on medium speed, add the eggs 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl once during mixing. Add the vanilla and mix well.
    In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the batter in 3 parts, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Fold in the 4 ounces of coconut with a rubber spatula.
    Pour the batter evenly into the 2 pans and smooth the top with a knife. Bake in the center of the oven for 45 to 55 minutes, until the tops are browned and a cake tester comes out clean. Cool on a baking rack for 30 minutes, then turn the cakes out onto a baking rack to finish cooling.
    For the frosting, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, butter, vanilla on low speed. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix until just smooth (don't whip!).
    To assemble, place 1 layer on a flat serving plate, top side down, and spread with frosting. Place the second layer on top, top side up, and frost the top and sides. To decorate the cake, sprinkle the top with coconut and lightly press more coconut onto the sides. Serve at room temperature

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OLD SCHOOL FRIED PORK CHOPS

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OLD SCHOOL FRIED PORK CHOPS

Its nothing better than a fried pork chop
Very comforting and delicious
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern Comfort
Keyword: FRIED PORK CHOPS, OLD SCHOOL SOUL FOOD, PORK, PORK CHOPS
Servings: 10
Author: CHEF JEFFERY WILLIAMS
Cost: 15.00

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 8 ea pork chops
  • 4 ea whole eggs
  • 2 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  • its nothing like fried pork chops
    season pork chops with salt and pepper
    place in flour,then eggs/ buttermilk mixture and then flour or bread crumbs
    fry in oil until golden brown

OLD SCHOOL BANANA PUDDING

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OLD SCHOOL BANANA PUDDING

This a must have dessert in the southern ,old school comfort foods
its a easy simple yummy dessert
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern Comfort
Keyword: BANANNA, BANANNA PUDDING, OLD SCHOOL SOUL FOOD, PUDDING
Servings: 10
Author: CHEF JEFFERY WILLIAMS
Cost: 10.00

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 CUPS granulated sugar
  • 4 tbls all purpose flour
  • 4 ea egg yolks
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 bx vanilla wafers
  • 6 ea sliced banana

Instructions

  • quart whole milk
    1 cup sugar
    1 tablespoons vanilla or banana extract
    2 oz butter
    6 whole eggs
    3 tablespoons cornstarch
    Combine sugar and cornstarch together in a bowl and add to milk and butter in boiler
    Heat until comes to a boil and slightly thickens
    Add 1 cup of hot liquid to eggs and mix
    Then add too boiler and bring back to a boil and cook until thickened
    Add flavor
    Remove from heat and slightly cool
    Then form your banana pudding
    Alternating cookies , pudding and banana
    With cookies last on top
    I use dream whip or whipped cream sometimes also with the cookies,bananas and vanilla pudding
    Enjoy y'all !!!

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OLD SCHOOL PEACH COBBLER

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OLD SCHOOL PEACH COBBLER

This is one of my most popular recipes
A real OLD SCHOOL stable dessert of any occasion
It's so yummy anytime of the year
You can use fresh ,frozen or canned peaches
I prefer fresh
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern Comfort
Keyword: comfort food, OLD SCHOOL SOUL FOOD, peach cobbler
Servings: 10
Author: CHEF JEFFERY
Cost: 10.00

Ingredients

  • 8 ea sliced peaches
  • 11/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 24 oz pineapple juice
  • 6 oz butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 oz cornstarch(slurry)

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients ( except cornstarch)in pot and bring to a boil
    Add cornstarch and let thicken
    Simmer for 5 minutes
    Remove from stove and pour in baking dish with pie shell
    Top with pie shell
    Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar
    Cook in 350 degree oven for 30-45 minutes or until golden brown
    ENJOY!!!
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