Description
This Easy Southern Cornbread with Buttermilk recipe is a classic favorite that pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes. The combination of cornmeal, buttermilk, and a touch of sugar creates a moist and flavorful cornbread with a slightly crunchy crust.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tbsp bacon grease or butter (for greasing skillet)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) with a cast-iron skillet in the oven.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Prepare skillet: Remove hot skillet, add bacon grease or butter, then pour in batter.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Serve: Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add corn kernels or cheese.
- For a crispier crust, preheat the skillet well.
- Leftovers can be reheated or used for stuffing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
