The Best Homemade Cornbread Recipe

The Best Homemade Cornbread Recipe

8 servings
Fill your kitchen with the aroma of homemade cornbread! My family has been making this easy cornbread recipe for decades. The crisp golden crust and moist, fluffy center really can't be beat.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/3 cup neutral oil or melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk

Directions

  1. 1

    Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or cast iron skillet well and set aside. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

  2. 2

    In a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Whisk to combine well.

  3. 3

    Make a well in the center of your dry ingredients and add your oil or butter, milk, and egg. Stir just until the mixture comes together and there are only a few lumps remaining.

  4. 4

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is a deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  5. 5

    Serve hot.

The Best Homemade Cornbread Recipe

The Best Homemade Cornbread Recipe

4.8(843)25 min8 servings

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About this Recipe

Longing for that comforting aroma and taste of truly homemade cornbread? This easy family recipe, perfected over decades, delivers a golden crust and a moist, fluffy center every time, bringing the warmth of a home kitchen to your table in under 30 minutes.

What makes this cornbread truly the "best" is its perfect textural contrast: a delightfully crisp golden crust giving way to a wonderfully moist and fluffy crumb. This simple recipe relies on everyday pantry staples and straightforward preparation, making it an accessible baking project for anyone.

Prepare to fill your home with the inviting scent of freshly baked cornbread. With each bite, you'll experience a comforting warmth, a subtle sweetness from the granulated sugar, and the robust, earthy flavor of yellow cornmeal, all culminating in a deeply satisfying texture. This cornbread promises a consistently excellent result with minimal effort, perfect for sharing.

This recipe is easily adaptable to your preference. You can adjust the amount of granulated sugar to make it sweeter or more savory, depending on what you're pairing it with. The recipe already offers the flexibility of using either a neutral oil or melted butter for a slightly different texture and richness.

This homemade cornbread is perfect as a comforting side to chili, stews, or barbecue, or simply enjoyed on its own with a smear of butter and a drizzle of honey for a delightful snack or breakfast.

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