Description
Southern Cornbread brings rustic comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, promising golden warmth with each buttery slice. Hearty crumbs and rich corn flavor invite hungry diners to savor traditional goodness without complicated techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole or buttermilk)
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400F (200C) and prepare an 8-inch square baking dish or cast-iron skillet with a light grease coating.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- In a separate container, blend milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth and fully integrated.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring minimally to prevent tough texture – some small lumps are acceptable.
- Carefully pour batter into the prepared baking vessel, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring for a golden-brown surface and checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Remove from oven and let cornbread rest for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to set and cool slightly before cutting into squares.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by butter or honey for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Swap wheat flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or rice flour for a celiac-friendly version.
- Add jalapeños, shredded cheese, or corn kernels to create exciting flavor variations and texture.
- For a healthier option, reduce sugar and use whole wheat flour to boost nutritional value without compromising taste.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cornbread texture, preventing potential lumps in the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg