Description
This Best Moist Cornbread recipe delivers a sweet, tender, and buttery crumb with just the right amount of moisture. Perfect for serving alongside chili, soups, or as a delightful snack, this easy-to-make cornbread stays soft and flavorful for days.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until the mixture is well combined and free of lumps.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, vegetable oil, and honey until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cornbread to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature with additional butter or honey if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter for tender cornbread.
- For extra sweetness, add an extra tablespoon of honey or sugar.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be wrapped tightly and stored at room temperature for up to 2 days, or frozen for longer storage.
- Feel free to add corn kernels or diced jalapeรฑos for a flavor boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 56mg