Cornbread Loaf Recipe

Elevate your baking game with this irresistible cornbread loaf recipe! Inspired by a classic Bon Appétit recipe (December 1992), originally requested for Le Bus Restaurant, this recipe delivers a moist, subtly sweet cornbread with a delightful crumb. We've made a few tweaks for the perfect loaf every time. Get ready to experience cornbread bliss!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 2773.7 kcal
Protein 126g
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Ingredients for Cornbread Loaf

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How to Make Cornbread Loaf

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and dust generously with cornmeal (about 1 tablespoon).
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup cornmeal, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, ½ cup melted unsalted margarine or vegetable oil, and 1 cup buttermilk.
  5. Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and add 1 cup of whole kernel corn (drained if canned).
  6. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking at 60 minutes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

124 g

Sugar

653g

Fat

76g

Carbs

165g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cornbread Loaf?

Cornbread Loaf takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cornbread Loaf?

Cornbread Loaf has approximately 2773.7 calories per serving, with about 126 g protein, 165 g carbohydrates and 102 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cornbread Loaf?

The key ingredients for Cornbread Loaf are Flour, Yellow Cornmeal, Sugar, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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