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Best Homemade Cornbread Recipe (Sweet & Moist)


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  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A sweet and moist homemade cornbread recipe that brings warmth to family meals.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 and 1/4 cups buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and place your 9-inch cast iron skillet in the oven.
  2. Combine flour, cornmeal, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a small mixing bowl.
  3. Slice off about 1/2 tablespoon from the butter and set aside for greasing the pan.
  4. Melt the remaining butter in a large bowl in the microwave.
  5. Add vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and honey to the melted butter; stir well until combined.
  6. Whisk in the eggs and buttermilk until fully incorporated.
  7. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined, being careful not to over mix.
  8. Grease the hot skillet with the reserved butter.
  9. Pour the batter into the hot skillet and smooth out the top.
  10. Bake for 28-32 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving warm with butter and honey.

Notes

For variations, try adding herbs, cheese, or fruit to the batter for unique flavors.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg