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Whip up this moist and fluffy Easy Cornbread Recipe and leave your regular bread or biscuits behind. Soft on the inside with a deliciously crisp top crust, this recipe is a keeper.

Easy Cornbread Recipe

Whip up this moist and fluffy Easy Cornbread Recipe and leave your regular bread or biscuits behind. Soft on the inside with a deliciously crisp top crust, this recipe is a keeper.
3.78 from 9 votes
Prep Time :5 minutes
Cook Time :25 minutes
Total Time :30 minutes
Servings :8 servings
Calories :332
Course :Bread

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups stone ground cornmeal
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar plus 1 tbsp
  • 1-1/2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1-1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp unsalted butter

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a 12-inch oven-proof skillet in the oven as it is preheating.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour,sugar,baking powder,salt and baking soda. Whisk in the milk, oil and eggs until evenly combined.
  • Remove the skillet from oven and use 1 teaspoon butter or oil to grease the pan. Pour batter into skillet or pan and bake 25 - 35 minutes, until top of cornbread is golden and is pulling away from the sides of the pan. The top of the cornbread will be firm to the touch.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Chef Tips

Whole or 2% milk can be used for this recipe.
Regular vegetable oil can be substituted for canola oil.
If using a 10-inch skillet allow additional minutes for baking (about 5 minutes).

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Easy Cornbread Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 piece
Amount per Serving
Calories
332
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18.33
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.69
g
17
%
Cholesterol
 
83.67
mg
28
%
Sodium
 
446.1
mg
19
%
Potassium
 
374.06
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
34.78
g
12
%
Fiber
 
1.62
g
7
%
Sugar
 
8.84
g
10
%
Protein
 
7.51
g
15
%
Vitamin A
 
188.93
IU
4
%
Calcium
 
164.59
mg
16
%
Iron
 
1.94
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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