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Cornbread Recipe A close-up of a slice of cornbread with a golden top and a moist, soft texture on the inside. The perfect combination of a crispy crust and tender crumb, ready to be enjoyed.

Cornbread Recipe

This quick and simple Cornbread Recipe is the perfect side dish for any meal, with a golden, buttery top and a soft interior.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast, Side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 241.23
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal fine-ground for best texture
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for a soft crumb
  • ¼ cup sugar to balance the cornmeal's slight bitterness
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder helps the bread rise
  • ½ teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 1 cup milk whole milk for richness
  • 1 large egg for structure and moisture
  • ¼ cup cooking oil vegetable or canola oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425ºF (220ºC) and grease a 9-inch pie plate, cast iron skillet, or 8×8 casserole dish with non-stick spray or butter.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
    Combining the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients for cornbread, showing the process of stirring to create a smooth batter.
  3. In another bowl, beat the milk, egg, and oil together until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing; it's fine if there are a few lumps.
    A bowl filled with thick, creamy cornbread batter, ready to be poured into a baking dish and transformed into a soft, golden cornbread.
  5. Transfer the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cornbread to cool slightly before cutting it into 8 pieces and serving.
    A glass dish of cornbread that’s just out of the oven, with a golden-brown crust and a light, fluffy interior. It’s the perfect homemade comfort food.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 241.23kcalCarbohydrates: 35.39gProtein: 4.79gFat: 9.15gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 352.61mgPotassium: 123mgFiber: 1.19gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.4mg

Notes

This cornbread is quick to make, perfect for serving with a hearty soup or chili, or as a side for breakfast with a drizzle of honey!

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