Baked Good | Vegetarian Gluten Free

Salt Cornbread

Zea mays (cornmeal) Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Eggs
Salt Cornbread

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae (cornmeal)
  • Primary Cuisine Southern American
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cornmeal, flour, milk, eggs, fat

What Is Salt Cornbread?

A quick bread made from cornmeal, often leavened with baking powder and characterized by its distinct grainy texture and slightly sweet or savory flavor.

What Does Salt Cornbread Taste Like?

Salt Cornbread has a sweet, savory, buttery, corn taste with toasted corn, sweet, buttery aromas.

Taste
Sweet, Savory, Buttery, Corn
Texture
Crumbly, Moist, Grainy
Aroma
Toasted corn, Sweet, Buttery
Acidity
Neutral

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 slice (70g)
Calories290 kcal
Total Fat12 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol45 mg
Protein5 g
Total Carbohydrate40 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Total Sugars9 g
Calcium100 mg
Iron1.5 mg
Potassium100 mg

Chef’s Secret

For a crispy crust, preheat your cast iron skillet with a little oil or butter before adding the batter.

Salt Cornbread Substitutes & Ratios

The best substitute for Salt Cornbread is Corn Muffins, used at a 1:1 (by piece) ratio. Similar flavor and texture, individual portions, may be sweeter.

Substitutes for Salt Cornbread with ratios
Substitute Ratio Best for
Corn Muffins Best 1:1 (by piece) Similar flavor and texture, individual portions, may be sweeter.
Corn Fritters As needed Crispier, savory, often with whole corn kernels, less bread-like.
Biscuits 1:1 Flakier texture, similar use as a side, but different flavor profile.
Crusty Bread 1:1 Good for soaking up liquids, but completely different texture and flavor.

How to Choose & Store Salt Cornbread

For savory, choose recipes with less sugar; for gluten-free, use pure cornmeal.

What Pairs Well With Salt Cornbread?

  • Chili
  • stews
  • BBQ
  • collard greens
  • fried chicken
  • honey
  • butter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Salt Cornbread taste like?

Sweet, Savory, Buttery, Corn Toasted corn, Sweet, Buttery

What is a good substitute for Salt Cornbread?

The best substitute is Corn Muffins (1:1 (by piece)). Similar flavor and texture, individual portions, may be sweeter.

How do you choose and store Salt Cornbread?

For savory, choose recipes with less sugar; for gluten-free, use pure cornmeal.

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