Description
Buttermilk cornbread is a delightful classic with a slightly sweet flavor and moist, crumbly texture, making it the perfect accompaniment to hearty dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and place your cast iron skillet inside to heat up.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, sugar, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and grease it with butter.
- Pour the batter into the skillet and smooth the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or honey. For variations, consider adding cheese or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg