Buttermilk Cornbread Recipe
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Buttermilk Cornbread Recipe
Description
Buttermilk Cornbread starts with melted butter combined with a neutral cooking oil to encourage moistness and tenderness. Adding light brown sugar and granulated sugar introduces subtle sweetness without overpowering. Eggs and buttermilk provide structure and acidity, which react with baking powder for leavening. Dry ingredients include all-purpose flour and cornmeal for the characteristic crumb and texture, along with baking powder and salt.
The batter is stirred until just combined to avoid overmixing, then baked in a prepared 8x8 pan at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 minutes. A toothpick test confirms doneness when it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The finished cornbread boasts a golden crust and tender interior, balancing sweet and savory notes. Serving it warm highlights its fresh-baked qualities.
Storing the cornbread at room temperature in an airtight container keeps it fresh for up to two days, suitable for enjoying leftovers.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter melted, unsalted
- ¼ cup neutral cooking oil use avocado, canola, or vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 2 ½ Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 egg lightly beaten, room temperature preferred, large
- ⅔ cup buttermilk
- 1 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line an 8x8 metal pan with parchment paper or lightly grease and flour. Set aside.
- Combine the melted butter and canola oil in a large bowl and stir well.
- Add sugars and stir until combined.
- Add eggs and buttermilk and stir well
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until just combined.
- Spread into prepared pan and bake on 350F (175C) for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Notes
- Buttermilk cornbread tastes best when served warm and fresh immediately after baking.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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