Description
Buttermilk cornbread is a warm, fluffy delight that will transport you back to family gatherings and cozy nights in. With its golden crust and tender, buttery interior, this cornbread is the perfect companion for chili, soups, or simply slathered with honey butter. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, it’s destined to be a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup medium or coarse cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; lumpy batter is ideal for fluffiness.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serve warm with butter or honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg