Buttermilk Cornbread Recipe

The BEST Buttermilk Cornbread has a tender crumb, is slightly sweet, and extremely easy to make with just 8 simple ingredients. It turns out moist and perfect every time!

Easy Buttermilk Cornbread

Easy Buttermilk Cornbread with a hint of honey is the perfect side to chili’s, soups or stews! Crunchy buttery edges with a soft and fluffy centre!

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 218 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 129 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal ((or polenta))
• 1/4 cup brown sugar ((or white granulated sugar))
• 1 teaspoon baking powder ((optional: yields a fluffier cornbread))
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk (shake before measuring)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 large eggs

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 200C | 400F and position a rack in the middle. Lightly grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet or 9-inch square baking dish with butter and place skillet/dish into the oven to heat up. (Alternatively for cast iron skillets: heat 1/2 cup of unmelted butter in your cast iron over stove top on medium heat until melted, turn heat off then allow the butter to cool slightly before adding to the batter.)
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder (If using), baking soda and salt.
3. Make a well in the centre and add the buttermilk, honey and eggs. Mix together well to combine, then add in the slightly cooled melted butter. Mix again until ‘just’ combined (don’t over mix).
4. Carefully remove your ‘hot’ pan or dish from the oven with oven mitts, and pour the batter into the hot skillet or dish. Listen to that sizzle! That’s what you want.
5. Bake until the cornbread begins to brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean (about 20-23 minutes). Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Buttermilk Cornbread 

The BEST Buttermilk Cornbread has a tender crumb, is slightly sweet, and extremely easy to make with just 8 simple ingredients. It turns out moist and perfect every time!

Prep: 10min

Total: 40min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 282 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 332 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 13 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk*
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Grease an 8 inch square pan.
2. Melt butter and add to a mixing bowl. Stir in sugars until well combined. Add eggs and stir well, until combined.
3. Combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into the bowl.
4. Add cornmeal, flour, and salt and stir until combined. Avoid over-mixing–the batter doesn’t need to be completely smooth.
5. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 22-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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