5 from 24 votes
Homemade Cornbread
Homemade Cornbread combines cornmeal and all-purpose flour with sugar, baking powder, and salt to create a thick, lumpy batter. Melted butter, buttermilk, and egg enrich the mixture, which is baked in a greased cast iron skillet or baking dish until golden with a clean toothpick test. This recipe produces a dense yet tender bread with a classic texture, suitable for serving alongside meals or using in dressings.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
264 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal fine or medium, yellow
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅓ cup butter melted, plus more for greasing the dish, unsalted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the butter, buttermilk, and egg and use a wooden spoon to mix together until just combined. The batter will be very thick and lumpy. Don't over mix!
- Melt 1 tablespoon in a 8" or 9" cast iron skillet, and swirl around to cover the bottom of the pan. Or, grease an 8"x8" baking dish with softened butter or cooking spray.
- Transfer the batter into the skillet, or dish, and use the back of a wooden spoon (or your fingers) to evenly spread.
- Bake until golden brown and an inserted toothpick comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
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Notes
- Use fine or medium yellow (or white) cornmeal; avoid coarse cornmeal, polenta, or masa harina.
- Increase sugar to ½ cup for a sweeter cornbread.
- For a flour-free version, omit flour, double cornmeal to 2 cups, and add an extra egg.
- Mix until just combined; thick and lumpy batter is normal and desirable.
- Baked cornbread can be frozen for up to 6 weeks.
- Serve cornbread fresh or within a few hours for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
264kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
336mg
(14%)
Potassium
333mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
324IU
(6%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 324IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.