Description
Here’s a warm and comforting Southern Cornbread that brings all the homey, buttery goodness straight from the heart of the South! 🌽🍞 Crispy on the outside, tender and moist on the inside—this is the perfect side for chili, BBQ, or just slathered with butter and honey! 🍯✨
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional, for slightly sweet cornbread)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a cast-iron skillet in the oven while it preheats. This gives the cornbread a crispy bottom!
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just incorporated. Don’t overmix—it’s okay if there are a few lumps!
- Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven, grease it lightly, and pour in the batter. You should hear a little sizzle—this ensures a crispy crust!
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm with butter, honey, or alongside your favorite Southern meal! 🤤
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20-25 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: ~180 per serving