Favorite Cornbread
Favorite Cornbread is a classic, golden-brown side with a moist, tender crumb and just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect with chili, soups, or barbecue, this easy recipe delivers comforting flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch pan (serves 8)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2–4 tbsp sugar (optional)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). If using a cast iron skillet, place it in the oven to preheat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar (if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey (if using).
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
- If using a skillet, carefully remove it from the oven and grease with butter or oil.
- Pour batter into the greased pan or skillet and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Preheating the skillet helps create a crispy crust.Adjust sugar and honey for your preferred sweetness level.Add-ins like corn kernels, cheese, or jalapeños can boost flavor.For muffins, bake in a muffin tin at 400°F for 15–18 minutes.Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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