Basic Cornbread

This is a great basic cornbread recipe that is easy to come together and my go-to for cornbread and sausage dressing.

If you need a gluten-free cornbread, omit the flour and double up on the cornmeal. 

I recommend adding 1/4 cup yogurt and maybe some honey because making it without flour can cause it to be dry.

Basic Cornbread

This is a good basic cornbread that I make for cornbread dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course bread, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people

Equipment

  • 1 10 inch cast iron skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup AP-flour
  • 1 cup corn meal
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions
 

  • Add your cast iron pan to your oven and turn it on to 375°
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Whisk to combine well.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter.
  • Add the 2 tbsp butter to the cast iron skillet.
  • Combine the dry ingredients with the wet and only mix to combine; do not overmix. Add a little extra buttermilk if the batter fills dry.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is a deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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