Best Moist Corn Bread
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Best Moist Corn Bread
Description
The Best Moist Corn Bread balances cornmeal's grainy texture with the softness of all-purpose flour, enhanced by sugar and honey for sweetness and moisture. The mixture of vegetable oil and melted salted butter adds both richness and tenderness, preventing dryness common in corn breads. Using baking powder as a leavening agent helps the bread rise with a gentle crumb structure. Baking in a larger rectangular pan yields a crusty top with a moist interior.
The recipe's straightforward mixing of dry ingredients followed by wet and then baking provides an easy preparation method without overworking the batter, ensuring the bread stays tender. Serving warm with additional butter and honey complements the sweetness and warmth of the bread, making it satisfying alongside savory meals or as a snack.
Because the recipe can be halved for a smaller 8x8-inch pan, it suits families needing a modest quantity without leftover waste. The corn bread’s texture and sweetness make it a versatile addition to many meal types.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (375g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup butter melted, salted
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 4 egg beaten, large
- 2 1/2 cups milk whole
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a large 9x13-inch rectangular baking dish with cooking spray.
- Stir together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add in the vegetable oil, melted butter, honey, eggs, and milk, and stir until just combined.
- Pour the cornbread batter into the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, until the cornbread turns golden brown. Remove from oven and serve warm with butter and honey.
Notes
- This recipe can be halved for an 8x8-inch pan, ideal for smaller households.
- Serving warm with butter and honey enhances the moist texture and flavor.
- It's from the cookbook 'House of Nash Eats Everyday,' page 107.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 18people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 330mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 213IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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