Easy Cornbread Recipe
Discover a quintessential American cornbread recipe! Learn about key ingredients and follow easy steps for a delicious, slightly savoury cornbread perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
- ¼ cup melted butter or bacon grease, plus more for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Generously grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or a cast-iron skillet with butter or bacon grease.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and melted butter (or bacon grease).
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined. A few lumps are okay; overmixing can lead to tough cornbread.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favourite accompaniments.