Ah, Southern cornbread—golden, slightly sweet, and perfectly crumbly. 🥖🌽 It’s a staple in Southern cuisine and goes perfectly with chili, greens, or fried chicken. Here’s a classic recipe:
🥘 Ingredients (8 servings)
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar (optional, traditional Southern cornbread is less sweet)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup melted butter (plus extra for greasing the pan)
🥄 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet or baking dish with butter or oil.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
4. Combine
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Do not overmix—cornbread is best with a slightly coarse texture.
5. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared skillet.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Serve
- Let cool a few minutes, slice, and serve warm.
- Optional: Serve with butter, honey, or alongside your favorite Southern dishes.
💡 Tips:
- For a crispier crust, preheat the cast iron skillet in the oven before adding the batter.
- Cornbread is better fresh but can be reheated in the oven or toaster for a few minutes.
- You can add corn kernels, jalapeños, or shredded cheese for extra flavor.
If you want, I can give a “true Southern-style cornbread with a crispy golden crust and tender inside” version that’s perfect for serving with collard greens or chili.
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