Description
This Southern Cornbread recipe captures nostalgic flavors and textures, providing a crispy, golden crust and a tender, moist interior. Perfect as a side dish for various meals.
Ingredients
Scale
1 ½ cups Yellow Cornmeal
½ cup All-Purpose Flour (optional)
1 tablespoon Baking Powder
½ teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
1 ½ cups Buttermilk
1 Large Egg, lightly beate
¼ cup Neutral Oil (or melted unsalted butter/shortening)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and place a cast iron skillet in the oven with 2 tablespoons of oil
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
- In another bowl, mix the beaten egg, buttermilk, and oil together
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just moistened
- Carefully pour the batter into the hot skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brow
- Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving
Notes
Avoid overmixing the batter for a tender texture.
Using a hot skillet ensures a crispy crust.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg