Classic Southern Cornbread
Golden, tender cornbread with a crispy exterior and moist, slightly sweet crumb that's perfect alongside any meal.
⏱ 30 minServes 8American
Ingredients
- •1 cup cornmeal
- •1 cup all-purpose flour
- •1/4 cup granulated sugar
- •1 tablespoon baking powder
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •1 cup whole milk
- •1 large egg
- •4 tablespoons melted butter
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F and place a greased 9-inch cast iron skillet in the oven to heat.
- 2In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter until combined.
- 4Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- 5Carefully pour the batter into the hot skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6Cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.
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