5 from 24 votes
Mom's Quick Buttermilk Cornbread
Mom's Quick Buttermilk Cornbread is a simple baked cornbread made by blending melted butter, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, and a combination of cornmeal and flour. It has a tender crumb with a golden brown crust from baking in a 9x9 pan at 375°F. Variations include skillet cornbread or muffins using the same batter, offering versatility in texture and form.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
9
squares
Calories:
296 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9x9 baking pan.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth, about 60-90 seconds. Whisk in the eggs until well blended, about 30 seconds.
- Add in the baking soda, stir to combine, and then slowly pour in the buttermilk while you stir. Add in the cornmeal, flour, and salt and stir until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes, until the top starts to brown.
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Notes
- For skillet cornbread, preheat an 8 or 10-inch cast iron skillet before pouring batter, and bake 20–25 minutes.
- To make cornbread muffins, line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease, and bake about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
314mg
(13%)
Potassium
125mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
412IU
(8%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9 squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 412IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.