Description
A delicious and easy cornbread recipe made with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until blended.
- In another bowl, mix together the milk, eggs, and melted butter. Stir in sugar if using.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Grease a baking dish (preferably an 8×8-inch square dish) and pour in the batter evenly.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with a spoon.
Notes
- Make sure to use fresh cornmeal for the best flavor.
- You can use almond milk or any non-dairy milk for a lactose-free option.
- Melted butter adds richness to the bread.
- Sugar is optional for slight sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg