Southern Style Cornbread
Dive into the heart of Southern comfort with this authentic Southern Style Cornbread recipe, a time-honored classic that’s crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with rich, buttery flavor. Made with a perfect blend of yellow cornmeal and all-purpose flour, this cornbread achieves the ideal balance of crumbly texture and moistness. The buttermilk and a touch of granulated sugar enhance its depth of flavor, while baking it in a hot, preheated cast-iron skillet creates the signature golden crust. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy, no-fuss recipe is perfect as a side dish for hearty chili, barbecue, or a bowl of comforting beans. Serve it warm with a dollop of butter or a drizzle of honey for a truly satisfying Southern experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 large Egg
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 9-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven as it heats up.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Stir the dry ingredients together until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter will be thick.
Carefully remove the hot cast-iron skillet from the oven (use oven mitts). Add the vegetable oil to the skillet and swirl it around to coat the bottom and sides evenly.
Pour the batter into the hot skillet, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. The heat from the skillet will help create a crisp, golden crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the cornbread to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy it warm with butter or your favorite toppings!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1871 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 83.9 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.5 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 370 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 3227 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 254.4 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.2 g | ||
| Protein | 38.0 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 754 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
