Cornbread
About This Cornbread
This cornbread recipe is perfect for both beginners and experienced bakers seeking reliable, delicious results every single time. Whether you're baking for a special occasion, preparing a family treat, or simply indulging your cravings, this recipe delivers consistent, bakery-quality results with straightforward techniques and common pantry ingredients. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity - no complicated methods, no obscure ingredients, just pure baking satisfaction.
What Makes This Cornbread Special
What makes this cornbread truly exceptional is the perfect balance of flavors and textures that come together effortlessly. You'll love how easy it is to achieve professional results, even on your first attempt.
Key Techniques for Success
This recipe has been tested and perfected to ensure success, with clear step-by-step instructions that guide you through every stage of the baking process. The wonderful aroma that fills your kitchen as these bake will have everyone eagerly gathering around, and the first bite will confirm that homemade truly is better. Perfect for everyday enjoyment, special celebrations, gift-giving, or sharing with friends and family, this recipe will quickly become one of your most trusted and frequently used baking favorites.
Perfect for Every Occasion
With minimal prep time and maximum flavor impact, you'll wonder why you haven't been making these all along.
Ingredients
- 170g (1½ cups) Cornmeal
- 180g (1½ cups) All-purpose flour
- 100g (½ cup) Granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 360ml (1½ cups) Buttermilk
- 2 Large eggs
- 85g (6 tbsp) Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp Honey
Quick Info
- Total Time:
- 35 min
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Servings:
- 9
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch square pan or 10-inch cast iron skillet.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey.
- 4
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Don't overmix.
- 5
Pour batter into prepared pan.
- 6
Bake 22-27 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with butter.
Pro Tips
- •Don't overmix the batter - stir just until combined for tender cornbread.
- •Using a cast iron skillet creates the crispiest edges.
- •Serve warm - cornbread is best fresh from the oven.
- •No buttermilk? Add 1 tbsp vinegar to regular milk and let sit 5 minutes.
Variations
Add jalapeños and cheddar cheese for jalapeño cornbread. Stir in corn kernels for sweet corn cornbread. Make muffins instead of a pan.
