Description
Cornbread is a warm and inviting classic that elevates any meal with its delightful blend of sweetness and savory flavors. This easy homemade cornbread recipe produces a moist, fluffy loaf with crispy edges, perfect for pairing with chili, barbecue dishes, or simply enjoyed on its own with butter and honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg