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Cornbread


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  • Author: Chef Gourmet
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This cornbread is fluffy, delicious, and easy to make!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter (plus 1 tablespoon for skillet)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar or honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven while it preheats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and sugar or honey (if using).
  4. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Carefully remove hot skillet from oven and add 1 tablespoon butter. Swirl to coat.
  6. Pour batter into the hot skillet — it should sizzle on contact.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For sweeter cornbread, add honey.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg