Cornbread Recipe

Now let me start off by saying that this Cornbread Recipe is a work of genius from my Auntie Rose.  She’s from Winona, MS and is one of my big mama’s throwing down in the kitchen daughters (my mama being the other one). At this point, she literally wings this recipe but I got her to the point where we were actually able to write it down (y’all know Southerners don’t follow no recipes!). The end result is moist, buttery, and fluffy with crisp edges on the outside. The texture is just next level.

How to Make Cornbread

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F and place the rack in the middle position. Once the oven is preheated, add the butter to a 10-inch cast iron skillet, place in the oven and heat until melted, about 10 minutes. Whisk together cornmeal mix, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.

Step 2: In a large measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.

Step 3: Then stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.

Step 4: Once the butter is melted and hot, remove the pan from the oven, carefully swirl the butter around the bottom and sides, then pour the remaining butter into the batter. Stir the butter in.

Step 5: Then pour it into the hot skillet.

Step 6: Return the cornbread to the oven and bake until the top is light golden brown and an inserted toothpick comes out mostly clean, about 18-22 minutes. Do not overbake. Remove the cornbread from the oven and let cool 10 minutes in the pan. Carefully release from the pan, cut into slices or squares and serve warm or room temperature.

Cornbread Recipe

Fill your kitchen with the smell of fresh-baked Southern Cornbread recipe in just about an hour! This classic recipe creates a super moist, buttery and fluffy Cornbread that makes for the perfect snack or side.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

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Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Course: Bread

Servings: 14 servings

Equipment

• Mixing Bowls
• 17 inch cast iron skillet

Ingredients

• ▢ 5 tablespoons salted butter cut into cubes
• ▢ 2 cups self-rising cornmeal mix like Pearl's Milling co.
• ▢ 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• ▢ ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ 3 large eggs room temperature
• ▢ 1 ½ cup buttermilk

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F and place the rack in the middle position.
• Once the oven is preheated, add the butter to a 10-inch cast iron skillet, place in the oven and heat until melted, about 10 minutes.
• Whisk together cornmeal mix, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.
• In a large measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk, then stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
• Once the butter is melted and hot, remove the pan from the oven, carefully swirl the butter around the bottom and sides, then pour the remaining butter into the batter. Stir the butter in, then pour it into the hot skillet.
• Return the cornbread to the oven and bake until the top is light golden brown and an inserted toothpick comes out mostly clean, about 18-22 minutes. Do not overbake.
• Remove the cornbread from the oven and let cool 10 minutes in the pan. Carefully release from the pan, cut into slices or squares and serve warm or room temperature.

Notes

How to store & reheat cornbread

You can wrap up any leftovers in plastic wrap or aluminum foil tightly once cooled down. It should last at room temperature for up to 2 days.

To heat back up, add your leftovers to some foil and add to a preheated 350°F oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until nice and warm boos. You can also pop in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel. Heat for about 15-20 seconds and check until just warm.

How long will Southern cornbread last in the fridge?

You can wrap and store the same way and pop in the fridge. It will last for about 5-6 days.

Can I freeze it?

For sure boos. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap then add to a freezer safe bag removing all air. Make sure you label with the date. It can stay frozen up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 476IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg

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Recipe Tips

1. Room Temperature: Make sure your sour cream, milk and eggs are room temp so they blend together into a perfect batter.
2. Don’t Overmix: Don’t overdo the whisking y’all. As soon as it is combined, stop! Or you will end up with a dense tough cornbread boos.
3. Grab a Cast Iron Skillet: If you want that irresistible crispy crust yet tender inside, this baby delivers. Plus it heats evenly each and every time.
4. Sizzling Hot Pan: Here’s my trick! While you are prepping your batter, heat your skillet on the stove with a few drops of water inside. Once the water starts dancing, it is ready to go! Add your oil and get the most crunchy, buttery crust ever.
5. Let It Rest: After you mix it up, let your batter rest for about 10 minutes so the cornmeal hydrates and soaks up all that goodness creating a better texture.

Serving Suggestions

• Easy Does It: Y’all my fave way to eat cornbread is on its own, warm out the oven slathered in creamy salted butter.
• With Greens Y’all: This is legit a no brainer but whether you serve this up with collard greens or mustard greens, it’s the Southern way period.
• Soups and Stews: Make sure you have a giant slice of this next to a fat bowl of Southern chili, seafood gumbo, or beef stew.
• Bowls of Beans: My mama always made sure we had traditional cornbread with some red beans and rice, pinto beans and black eyed peas.

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