Don’t judge me if I tell you this is one of my favourites. I know you’re wondering how, but by the time you finish reading, you’ll understand my reason for liking Cornbread.
Ingredients for Cornbread
Cornmeal:
Use fine yellow cornmeal as it gives a yellow hue to the cornbread which is attractive.
Flour:
Regular all-purpose flour will work.
Sugar:
Granulated or cane sugar would work.
Baking powder:
Makes the cornbread rise creating a less dense cake.
Salt:
Enhances flavor and balances the sweetness.
Whole milk:
Provides moisture and flavor. You could also use evaporated milk but please avoid low-fat milk as it doesn’t add as much moisture.
Eggs:
Add moisture and richness. Essential for binding the cornbread so it doesn’t fall apart.
Melted butter:
Adds moisture and flavor. Brown the butter for an even deeper flavor.
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METHOD:
Whisk together the dry ingredients.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the wet ingredients.
Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients then to the well add the milk, eggs, and butter. Whisk to form a batter. It’s okay if there are still lumps.
Pour the batter into a buttered baking dish and bake. Bake at 350 degrees Celcius (180 degrees Fahrenheit) for about 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cornbread comes out clean.
To add more flavor and enjoy a moist cornbread, add 2 tablespoons of salted butter to the top of the cornbread as soon as it is done baking. The butter will melt and seep into the cake creating more moisture and flavor.
Cornbread without Buttermilk Variations
Here are variations you could try with your cornbread:
Blueberry Cornbread: Add some blueberries to the batter to make blueberry cornbread. My kids love this version.
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread: Add some diced jalapenos and shredded cheese to the batter to make Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread. My Hispanic friend loves this version.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes: Add mashed sweet potatoes to the batter to make Sweet Potato Cornbread.
Corny Cornbread: Add fresh corn kernels or creamed corn for more texture and corn flavor.