Arkansas Corn Bread Recipe

Taste the tradition! This authentic Arkansas cornbread recipe is a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece. Made with simple ingredients and a touch of Southern charm, this recipe delivers a perfectly moist and crumbly cornbread that's guaranteed to be a family favorite. Get ready to experience the true taste of Arkansas!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 101.9 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Arkansas Corn Bread

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Butter or cooking spray

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How to Make Arkansas Corn Bread

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Grease a cast iron skillet, 8x8 inch baking pan, muffin tin, or cornbread stick pan with butter or cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, crack and whisk 2 large eggs.
  4. Add 1 cup of yellow cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 cups buttermilk. Whisk until just combined; don't overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes for a square pan, 10-15 minutes for muffins or cornbread sticks, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool slightly in the pan before cutting into squares (if applicable) and serving.
  8. Serve piping hot with a pat of butter and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

2g

Carbs

5g

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