Classic Cornbread Recipe
A simple and delicious classic cornbread recipe, perfect as a side dish or for breakfast. This recipe yields a moist and tender cornbread with a slightly sweet flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 0.333 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan or an 8-inch cast-iron skillet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the melted butter until evenly incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan or skillet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm with butter, honey, or as a side to chili or barbecue. For a sweeter cornbread, you can increase the sugar to 0.5 cups.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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