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Tender Tasty Cornbread Recipe

This heirloom cornbread recipe comes from a cherished, handwritten note—a legacy from my late mother-in-law, a woman whose culinary skills clearly shone bright! Never having met her, I feel connected to her through this unbelievably delicious cornbread. Get ready for a melt-in-your-mouth experience with the perfect balance of sweet and savory. This isn't just cornbread; it's a taste of family history and pure comfort food.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 177.1 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tender Tasty Cornbread

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup baking powder
  • 0 powdered milk
  • 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 0 water
  • 1 cup milk

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How to Make Tender Tasty Cornbread

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup cornmeal, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, lightly beat 1 large egg until slightly thickened.
  4. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk to the beaten egg.
  5. Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

15g

Carbs

9g

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