Classic Southern Cornbread Recipe for Comforting Meals
This Classic Southern Cornbread Recipe is the perfect blend of fluffy and buttery, with a delightful golden crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 cupyellow cornmeal
- 1 cupall-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoonbaking powder
- 1/2 teaspoonbaking soda
- 1/2 teaspoonsalt
- 1/4 cupgranulated sugar
- 2large eggs
- 1 cupbuttermilk
- 1/4 cupunsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
- 1/2 cupshredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cupchopped jalapeños or green chiles (optional)
- 2 tablespoonschopped fresh herbs like chives or thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and place a cast iron skillet inside to heat up.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients and whisk until blended.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and mix in buttermilk and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed. Fold in optional ingredients if desired.
- Carefully remove the hot skillet and coat with vegetable oil.
- Pour batter into the skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the skillet for 10 minutes before serving warm with butter and honey.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 per slice
- Protein: 5 g