Description
This homemade cornbread recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet and buttery flavors with a moist, tender crumb. Made with cornmeal and all-purpose flour, it’s simple to prepare and bakes up golden brown in just under 20 minutes, making it an ideal side for any meal or a delicious snack on its own.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
For Baking
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃) and generously grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir thoroughly to ensure they are evenly distributed, then set aside.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, and 2 tablespoons honey until smooth. Add the egg and beat well to incorporate. Finally, whisk in the buttermilk until the mixture is fully blended.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently but thoroughly until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender cornbread texture.
- Transfer Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared greased baking pan, spreading it evenly. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
- This cornbread is deliciously sweet, buttery, and moist, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
- Use an 8×8 or 9×9-inch pan for best results; adjust baking time slightly if you use a different size.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cornbread tender and light.
- For an extra touch, you can brush the top with melted butter and honey right after baking while still warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 167 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg
