Mom's Buttermilk Cornbread Recipe

Forget everything you thought you knew about cornbread! This recipe, passed down through generations, delivers the moist, tender, and subtly sweet cornbread that's the star of countless holiday dinners. Its secret? Buttermilk, of course! This easy-to-make recipe is perfect alongside any meal or as the essential base for your Thanksgiving dressing. Get ready for rave reviews – your family will be begging for more!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 83.2 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mom's Buttermilk Cornbread

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How to Make Mom's Buttermilk Cornbread

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a 8x8 inch cast iron skillet in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, 1 large egg, and 1/4 cup oil.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. A few lumps are okay!
  6. Remove the hot skillet from the oven. Carefully pour batter into the hot skillet.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. If doubling the recipe, double all ingredients except the egg; use only 1 large egg.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

3g

Carbs

3g

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