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Cornbread

Cornbread

American
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40 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

40 min · 6 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

310 kcalper person
Protein 7g
Carbs 38g
Fats 14g

About this dish

A moist, golden skillet cornbread with a crisp crust, lightly sweetened and best served warm with butter melting into every slice.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten, Eggs

Diet Info

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dairy & Eggs

  • buttermilk300 ml
  • Eggsbeaten2
  • Unsalted buttermelted, plus extra for the pan80 g

Dried Goods

  • Cornmeal200 g
  • Plain flour100 g
  • Baking powder2 tsp
  • Granulated sugar60 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • kosher salt0.5 tsp

Utensils

  • Cast iron pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method

1

Preheat the oven to 220°C and place a cast iron pan inside to heat up.

Approx. 3 minutes
2

Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together in a large bowl.

Approx. 4 minutes
3

Whisk in the buttermilk, eggs and melted butter until just combined.

Approx. 4 minutes
4

Carefully remove the hot pan, grease it with a little extra butter, and pour in the batter.

Approx. 4 minutes
5

Bake for 22 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.

Approx. 22 minutes
6

Rest for 5 minutes in the pan before slicing.

Approx. 3 minutes