The Perfect Cornbread

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3/4 cup corn
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly (1 stick)

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Spray 8-inch-square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl until combined; set aside.
  4. In food processor or blender, process brown sugar, corn kernels, and buttermilk until combined, about 5 seconds.
  5. Add eggs and process until well combined (corn lumps will remain), about 5 seconds longer.
  6. Using rubber spatula, make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
  7. Pour wet ingredients into well.
  8. Begin folding dry ingredients into wet, giving mixture only a few turns to barely combine.
  9. Add melted butter and continue folding until dry ingredients are just moistened.
  10. Pour batter into prepared baking dish; smooth surface with rubber spatula.
  11. Bake until deep golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes.
  12. Cool on wire rack rack 10 minutes.
  13. Best served warm; leftovers can be wrapped in foil and reheated in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

643 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.5g 19% DV
Total Fat 24.1g 31% DV
Carbs 113.1g 41% DV
Fiber 22.3g 80% DV
Sugar 25.7g 51% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19296.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 324.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 121mg 40% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 202.3mcg 22% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1603.3mg 100% DV
Iron 6.2mg 35% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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