This homemade cornbread is so easy to make, and is the perfect way to round out your dinner. Add in some melted butter and drizzle with honey for an extra special treat!
Homemade Cornbread
I love cornbread. Growing up, it’s the bread that we frequently had accompanying our dinner most nights. We’d cut out a piece, slice it open, slide in a bit of butter to melt, and devour it. My own kids really enjoy eating it too, and since they’re growing tweenagers, I usually make two pans at a time. In addition to sliding butter into each slice, we like to drizzle a little bit of honey over the top, for an extra special treat.
The recipe calls for a regular baking pan, because not everyone owns a cast iron skillet. However, if you have a cast iron skillet, I recommend using that. Cornbread in a cast iron skillet is SO GOOD! I melt butter in the skillet and use it to coat the bottom and sides, instead of using non stick spray. Also, I prefer to make my cornbread with buttermilk instead of regular milk. Either will work, but it’s hard for me to find buttermilk in a small container. I use it frequently, so the larger quantity doesn’t go to waste. If you can’t get a small bottle, regular milk will be fine 🙂
- 1/2 stick of butter
- 1 cup of whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 Egg (Large)
- 1 1/4 cup of yellow corn meal
- 1 cup of all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of white sugar
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Preheat oven to 375’F
- Spray your pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine milk, egg and butter.
- Using Hand Mixer. mix on low for about 1 minute.
- Add in flour, corn meal, sugar, baking powder, and salt and mix until well combined.
- Pour your mixture into your prepared pan.
- Place into your oven on the middle rack.
- Bake for about 25 minutes on until golden on top.
- Use a tooth pick and stick it in the middle and if it comes out clean, it is done.
- For best results, Allow to cool about 5 minutes and Serve warm.
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Jerry Marquardt says
The looks so good, and I don’t even care which season. Who wouldn’t want some of this, the photos are so scrumptious.
Gina Ferrell says
I love cornbread especially with my homemade red beans and rice.
kathy pease says
This looks so yummy and I will have to try out the recipe 🙂
Leela says
That looks delicious.
Darlene Carbajal says
This looks so good! I have not had any cornbread in while.
Renee Rousseau says
I have never tried to make homemade cornbread, I think it is about time. Cornbread will make a nice side for almost any meal.
Cynthia C says
I always have buttermilk left over when I make German Chocolate cake. This would be a great way to use it.
Abigail Gibson says
Looks so delicious.
Kristen says
Ooh I have to try this. I love cornbread with a bowl of chili or soup.
Sherry Butcher says
I have some friends that use a mix and I’m going to make this for them. I know it’s so much better. Thanks for sharing.
Terri Quick says
This looks so yummy!!!
Kelly King says
Love cornbread, I can’t wait to try it!
Laura Griggs says
My mil taught me how to make cornbread. The best ever! I get single serve buttermilk at walmart where the chocolate and strawberry single serves are. Hope that helps!
Judy Cox says
My husband learned to make cornbread from his mother and the first rule was A Blackironed Skillet!!! We both love cornbread and he still makes it just like his mother showed him!!
Sarah L says
My mother always used a cast iron skillet for cornbread. This looks so good.
Saundra McKenzie says
Sounds good, but not like we make it in the South. I’ll try your recipe and see how we like it.
Edye says
I LOVE Cornbread! This looks sooo yummy 😀
Jan Lee says
I haven’t had cornbread in a very long time. I’d love to share this recipe and have someone make it for me, with some chili, lol 🙂
Elizabeth Tarlow says
Sounds perfect! I’m making Chili this weekend, and your Cornbread will be perfect with it! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Kaycee says
Love cornbread! We battle in our house, I like it sweet but hubby doesn’t!
Regina says
Your cornbread looks so moist. Thank you for the recipe.
Dana Rodriguez says
I haven’t made cornbread in awhile. I am going to try your recipe. Looks delicious!
Karley Moore says
This looks fabulous! I can’t wait to try your recipe!
Cindy Brooks says
We love cornbread and I love that it’s so easy to make!
Tamra Phelps says
I love cornbread. I don’t use a specific recipe. I just eyeball it, as my Granny said, lol.
Yogetwell says
Love cornbread I grew up on it. Make it from scratch regularly have used different recipes, but I have never seen a recipe without oil?added and as easy to make. Will give it a try. Thanks
Emily Endrizzi says
I seriously love cornbread! This looks delicious!
slehan says
I’ve never tried making cornbread in anything other than cast iron.
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gracefulcoffee says
This looks so yummy! I love cornbread 🙂
marilynnawara says
I love cornbread — going to give this recipe a try.
Karen Puleski says
I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does, we’ll be having some tomorrow too! Happy Thanksgiving!
Sarah Gillespie says
Yummy! Who doesn’t love a good cornbread?! One of my favorite Thanksgiving staples.
Cynthia R says
I love cornbread, a lot of times I just consider it my dessert. With a little honey and butter, yum!
cylina williams says
I love cornbread, thank you so much for this recipe!
Gina H says
Sounds delish! Will definitely try instead of our favorite box mix!
ov099 says
I just love cornbread! I have no idea if I actually have the patience to make it myself, but sure love eating it! 🙂
rsbrandt44 says
I opt for the buttermilk! Ah, cornbread. Without it the entire South would collapse.
Sandee Byus says
This recipe sounds simple and tasty. Will have to try it & include my kiddo! Thanks.