Classic Southern Cornbread

Created by: beccapirate

A simple, golden, and slightly sweet cornbread with a crisp crust and tender crumb. Perfect as a side for chili, BBQ, or a warm bowl of soup.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 9

Yield: 2

  • Vegetarian
  • American
  • Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cornmeal
  • 1 cup All purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 0.33 cup Melted butter
  • 1 each Egg

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F (200C0. Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and egg.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the greased baking pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.