Description
Hearty Southern Cornbread celebrates rustic comfort with golden, crumbly goodness straight from grandma’s kitchen. Warm, savory slices paired with butter invite you to savor pure homestyle deliciousness.
Ingredients
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Main Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or baking pan by generously coating with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform powder with no visible lumps.
- Whisk together liquid components in a separate vessel, ensuring eggs are thoroughly incorporated and butter is evenly distributed.
- Create a gentle well in the center of dry ingredients and slowly pour liquid mixture, folding carefully with minimal stirring to maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer batter into prepared skillet, spreading evenly with a silicone spatula to guarantee consistent thickness.
- Position in preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and bake for approximately 22-27 minutes, monitoring color transformation to a rich golden-brown.
- Verify doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into center – it should emerge without raw batter clinging to its surface.
- Remove from oven and allow cornbread to rest for 5-7 minutes, enabling internal steam to settle and structure to stabilize.
- Slice into wedges or squares, serving immediately while warmth and moisture are at peak quality.
Notes
- Enhance texture by using stone-ground cornmeal for a more authentic, rustic flavor profile.
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting sugar levels to suit personal preferences or regional taste variations.
- Transform into a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend.
- Add extra moisture and richness by incorporating sour cream or Greek yogurt into the wet ingredients mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg