Southern Cornbread
Traditional Southern Cornbread is a moist and crumbly quick bread with a slightly sweet and buttery flavor, perfect as a side for any Southern meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: 1/2 cup corn kernels
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or cast-iron skillet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat buttermilk and eggs until combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in melted butter and optional corn kernels gently.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, serve warm with honey butter or drizzled with honey.
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