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A warm, golden-brown cornbread loaf on a cooling rack.

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This recipe guides you through baking delicious cornbread in three simple steps, perfect for a quick and satisfying treat. It focuses on ease and achieving a delightful, golden result.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9-inch cast-iron skillet or 8x8 inch baking dish
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Toothpick

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil for skillet

Optional Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 Jalapeño, diced for a kick

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and place a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or an 8x8 inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil inside to heat up.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter.

Mixing and Baking

  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; avoid overmixing to ensure a tender crumb.
  • Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven, pour the batter into it, and return it to the oven.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Serving

  • Let the cornbread cool in the skillet for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, feel free to add shredded cheddar cheese or diced jalapeños to the batter along with the wet ingredients. You can also brush the top with melted butter right after it comes out of the oven for a richer crust.