Buttermilk Cornbread
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Buttermilk Cornbread

Golden, slightly sweet cornbread with crispy edges - perfect alongside any Southern meal.

35 min
8 servings

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

25m

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Nutrition Per Serving

fat

12

carbs

38

fiber

2

protein

6

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Place oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and heat in oven.

2

Mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

3

Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.

4

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

5

Carefully pour batter into hot skillet.

6

Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

7

Let cool 5 minutes before slicing.

8

Serve warm with butter.

Chef's Comfy Tip

Heating the skillet before adding the batter creates those irresistible crispy edges that make cast-iron cornbread so special.

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