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The Best Southern Cornbread Recipe

Southern Cornbread Recipe

This southern cornbread recipe is an absolute classic and super easy to make for the family! Corn bread makes the perfect side dish for smoked brisket, BBQ ribs or a big pot of chili.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Author: Heather Painchaud
Servings: 6
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 Tbsp white sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 5 Tbsp butter melted
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  • 1. Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. Combine dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl.
  • 3. Add wet ingredients; melted butter, buttermilk and eggs.
  • 4. Mix until well combined. It should look like pancake batter, thick and a bit lumpy.
  • 5. Pour the cornbread batter into the cast-iron skillet.
  • 6. Place the skillet into the oven and bake for 25 minutes.
  • 7. Remove from the oven, careful the handle will be hot.
  • 8. Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes before cutting it into wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 668mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g