Classic Cornbread
This classic cornbread has a tender, moist crumb and a subtle sweetness. It's quick to mix together and serves as a perfect side for chili, soups, and barbecue. This recipe uses oil for a lighter texture, but can also be made with melted bacon drippings for a savory flavor.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 311 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
batter
- 1 cupall-purpose flour
- 1 cupyellow cornmeal
- 3 tbspgranulated sugar
- 3.5 tspbaking powder
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 pcslarge egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cupmilk
- 0.25 cupvegetable oil
pan
- 1 tspvegetable oil, for greasing
Equipment
8-inch square baking pan · large bowl · spatula · medium bowl · oven · whisk
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with oil.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: For a crispier crust, use a cast-iron skillet and preheat it in the oven while you mix the batter.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Whisking the dry ingredients ensures the baking powder is evenly distributed, which helps the cornbread rise evenly.
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, combine the lightly beaten egg, milk, and vegetable oil.
About 1 min
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients all at once.
About 1 min
- 5
Stir with a spatula just until the batter is combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are perfectly fine.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Overmixing develops gluten and can make the cornbread tough instead of tender.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- 7
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
About 25 min
- 8
Let the cornbread cool in the pan for at least 5 minutes before slicing into squares and serving warm.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Serve with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 311kcal
- Protein
- 6.5g
- Carbs
- 44.8g
- Fat
- 12.3g
- Fibre
- 2.3g
- Sugar
- 9.8g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for longer.
Reheat individual slices in a toaster oven or microwave until warmed through.
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