Easy Cornbread Recipe
Buttery crisp around the edges, but soft and moist in the middle, this easy from scratch cornbread recipe makes the perfect dipper for chili, soups, and so much more.
Equipment
- medium mixing bowl
- large mixing bowl
- microwave safe bowl (for melting butter)
- 2 whisks
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- stirring spoon
- 9 inch square pan (lined with parchment paper or well greased)
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products I truly love and use in my own kitchen!
Ingredients
- 1 cup fine cornmeal
- 1 cup all purpose flour spooned and leveled in measuring cup
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (½ cup) salted butter melted
- ⅓ cup white granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon clover honey
- 1 egg at room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal and flour; add baking powder, baking soda and salt; whisk until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
- In large mixing bowl, whisk the melted butter, sugar, and honey until thick; whisk in egg until just combined; whisk in buttermilk.
- Add the dry ingredients to the large mixing bowl; stir with a sturdy spoon until just combined (batter will be lumpy).
- Transfer batter to a well greased 9 inch pan. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes, or until cornbread is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cornbread to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Wrap cornbread in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Can also be frozen for up to 3 months in freezer safe packaging; you may choose to freeze individual squares or the whole loaf. Defrost overnight in fridge; optional to warm slightly in microwave before enjoying again.
From scratch cornbread recipes can be finicky if you don't follow the instructions or measure accurately, which can lead to the dough not rising or being too chewy or bland. Don't overmix the batter, and make sure the flour is spooned and leveled when measuring for best results.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!