Description
Cornbread emerges as a Southern comfort classic, blending golden cornmeal with buttery richness. Warm, crumbly slices invite comfort and nostalgia, promising a delightful taste of home-style cooking that connects families around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk or soured milk
Sweeteners and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Fat/Liquid:
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature and prepare a square baking vessel with a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- Gather dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, blending cornmeal, flour, granulated sweetener, leavening agent, and mineral seasoning until uniformly distributed.
- In a separate container, thoroughly whisk together protein-rich eggs, tangy cultured dairy liquid, and liquefied golden butter until smoothly integrated.
- Gently merge wet and dry components, stirring with minimal manipulation to maintain a tender texture; small lumps are acceptable and preferable to overmixing.
- Transfer the silky batter into the prepared cooking vessel, ensuring even distribution across the surface.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and allow the cornbread to transform into a golden, fragrant delicacy, monitoring for a perfect doneness indicated by a clean utensil test through the center.
- Once baked to a rich, sun-kissed hue, remove from the oven and let the cornbread rest briefly, allowing its internal structure to stabilize before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect golden-brown crust by using a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet for baking.
- Buttermilk creates a tender, moist texture and adds a subtle tangy flavor to the cornbread.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense result – mix just until ingredients are combined.
- For a flavor boost, consider adding chopped jalapeños, shredded cheese, or crumbled bacon to the batter.
- Let the cornbread cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing to help it set and maintain its structure.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 211
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 147mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 52mg