Cornbread
Easy homemade cornbread recipe with cornmeal, butter, and buttermilk. Moist, fluffy, and ready in 40 minutes. Perfect side dish for chili, BBQ, soups, and everyday dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal (yellow)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 cup milk (or buttermilk for richer flavor)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or skillet.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Stir well.
Add Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and melted butter.
Combine:
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir just until combined—do not overmix.
Bake:
- Pour batter into the prepared pan/skillet.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool & Serve:
- Allow to cool for a few minutes. Slice and enjoy warm with butter, honey, or jam.