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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 222 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.