Southern Cornbread
Southern Cornbread is a classic, moist and crumbly bread made with cornmeal and buttermilk, perfect as a side for any comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan or cast-iron skillet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with buttermilk and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a handful of corn kernels or diced jalapeños to the batter before baking.