Cornbread
Cornbread is a golden, tender quick bread with a lightly sweet flavor and moist crumb. It bakes up with crisp edges and a soft center, perfect alongside chili, soup, or barbecue. This easy one-bowl recipe is a Southern comfort classic.
- ⏱ 35 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cornmeal
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C (400F) and grease a skillet or baking pan.
- Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until mixed.
- Pour into the hot skillet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean, then serve warm.
💡 Chef's tip
Do not overmix the batter; stir just until combined so the cornbread stays tender rather than dense and tough.
Baking the batter in a preheated skillet gives cornbread its signature crackly, golden crust while keeping the inside moist and tender.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Protein: 6 g
- Carbs: 36 g
- Fat: 9 g
