The BEST Cornbread Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    10

  • Calories

    222 kcal

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    American

The BEST Cornbread Recipe

Medium grind cornmeal adds more corn taste with a tender crumb the buttermilk provides, making this easy skillet cornbread recipe ready in under 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup medium grind yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk , at room temperature
  • 2 eggs , at room temperature
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Instructions

  1. Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven, and preheat to 425°F. (You can also use a 9 or 10-inch glass baking dish.) Bring the eggs and buttermilk to room temperature and melt 5 tablespoons of butter, setting it aside to cool.
  2. To a large bowl, add the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda, and whisk to combine. To a medium-sized bowl, whisk the eggs then add the room temperature buttermilk, stirring well. Add the egg mixture to the large bowl and give it a few stirs. Add the cooled butter and mix just until everything is combined.
  3. Once your oven and skillet have preheated, use a hot pad to carefully remove the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and swirl it around the skillet to coat. Working quickly, pour the batter into the skillet (it will sizzle), smooth the top, and place the skillet in the oven. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges brown and pull away from the pan. Cool for 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • • If you'd like a smoother, softer cornbread, use a fine ground cornmeal instead of medium grind in equal amounts of cornmeal and flour.
  • • This cornbread holds up great for leftovers and will keep moist for at least 4-5 days after baking. Store it in the fridge, otherwise the moisture may cause it to get moldy.
  • • For reheating, pop it in the toaster oven to get it nice and crispy again—it's heavenly!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 341mg (14%) Potassium 249mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 317IU (6%) Calcium 103mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 222kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 341mg 14%
Potassium 249mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 317IU 6%
Calcium 103mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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