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Easy Cornbread Recipe (Foolproof, 35 Min)

A moist, lightly sweet cornbread made in one bowl with buttermilk and a golden, slightly crisp top, ready in about 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cornbread
  • 1 | cup | yellow cornmeal |
  • 1 | cup | all-purpose flour |
  • 1/3 | cup | granulated sugar |
  • 1 | tbsp | baking powder |
  • 1/2 | tsp | salt |
  • 1 | cup | buttermilk |
  • 1/3 | cup | vegetable oil |
  • 2 | large | eggs |
  • 2 | tbsp | honey | optional

Method
 

  1. Mixing the Batter
  2. Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Whisk buttermilk, oil, eggs, and honey in a separate bowl.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until combined.
  5. Baking 4. Pour into prepared pan. 5. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Serving 6. Cool 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
    7. Start checking for doneness at the 20-minute mark. Cornbread can go from moist to dry in just a few extra minutes.

Notes

Contains dairy, egg, and gluten; dairy-free and gluten-free swaps are included in the post. Freezes well for up to 3 months