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Homemade Southern Cornbread

Homemade Southern Cornbread

This Homemade Southern Cornbread is a warm and comforting side dish that is easy to prepare, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: DINNER PLATES
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.25 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon butter (for skillet)
  • 1-2 tablespoons sugar or honey (optional) adds sweetness

Equipment

  • 10-inch cast iron skillet
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

How to Make Homemade Southern Cornbread
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven to heat.
  2. Whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Optionally whisk in sugar or honey for sweetness.
  4. Gently mix the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined, leaving some lumps.
  5. Remove the hot skillet from the oven, add butter, and swirl to coat the skillet.
  6. Pour the batter into the hot skillet and listen for the sizzle as it hits the hot surface.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool slightly before slicing and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, don't skip the buttermilk and avoid overmixing the batter.

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