Description
This recipe provides an easy guide to making authentic Southern cornbread. It focuses on achieving a moist texture and slightly sweet, buttery flavor, perfect as a side dish or snack. The guide includes step-by-step instructions, serving suggestions, and variations for beginner cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Cooking spray or additional butter for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray or melted butter.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the cornbread batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cornbread to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best results.
- Let buttermilk come to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Add a tablespoon of honey for a sweeter cornbread.
- Consider adding jalapeños or cheese for variations.
- Cornbread is best served warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (9 servings per recipe)
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: N/A