Jiffy Cornbread Recipe

Cornbread muffins stacked on a white plate

5 from 22 votes

My homemade Jiffy cornbread recipe copycat is legit better than the box ever was. This one crushes the store-bought with its perfectly sweet, moist, melt in your mouth tender texture.

Prep Time15

Cook Time14

Total Time29

Course: Bread

Cuisine: Southern

Servings: muffins

Calories: 99kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk room temperature
1 large egg room temperature
1/3 cup vegetable oil

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line muffin pan with muffin liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
In a separate medium sized bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and oil until combined then pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until it just comes together. No need to overmix but make sure it is well combined.
Add batter to muffin liners going about ⅔-¾ of the way up and bake for 14-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean. Allow to cool and enjoy.

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Notes

Leftovers can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container or wrapped in aluminum foil. It will stay fresh for 1-2 days at room temperature.

I don't recommend putting leftovers in the fridge as it will dry the cornbread out.

If you want to keep it for even longer, the freezer is the way to go. To freeze it, wrap it tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap, and then place it in a resealable plastic bag. It will stay fresh for 2-3 months in the freezer.

How to Store Copycat Jiffy Cornbread

Pop any leftovers into an airtight container or wrap in plastic wrap at room temperature. I don't recommend storing in the fridge since they will dry out and lose their soft texture.

To reheat, just pop in the microwave. Cover your cornbread with a damp paper towel and microwave in increments of 10 seconds until warmed through. Just don't overdo it.

How long will leftovers last in the fridge?

Muffins will stay fresh for 1-2 days at room temperature.

Can I freeze Jiffy cornbread muffins?

Yep for sure boos. Wrap them tightly with plastic wrap then add them to a resealable plastic bag. It will stay fresh for 2-3 months in the freezer. Let them thaw at room temp when you want to eat again.

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