Perfect Cornbread Recipe

This recipe delivers the ultimate dense cornbread, perfect for soaking up every drop of your favorite chili or soup! Get ready for a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a subtly sweet corn flavor that will have you coming back for more. This isn't your grandma's cornbread (unless your grandma was a baking genius!).

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 294.6 kcal
Protein 11g
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Ingredients for Perfect Cornbread

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How to Make Perfect Cornbread

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 1 ½ cups cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: 2 large eggs, 1 cup milk (buttermilk is even better!), and ½ cup vegetable oil.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared 8x8 inch pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking around the 25-minute mark.
  7. Let cool slightly before cutting and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

13g

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Perfect Cornbread?

Perfect Cornbread takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Perfect Cornbread?

Perfect Cornbread has approximately 294.6 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 22 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Perfect Cornbread?

The key ingredients for Perfect Cornbread are All Purpose Flour, Cornmeal, Baking Powder, Sugar, Kosher Salt, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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