Southern Cornbread
Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and lightly spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Place the butter into the pan, and transfer it to the oven long enough to melt the butter. Usually this takes 4 to 5 minutes.½ cup unsalted butter
- Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup cornmeal, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt
- Pour in the milk, buttermilk, egg, and melted butter from the pan. Stir until the ingredients are well combined. The batter should be wet and have a fluffy texture.1 cup whole milk, ½ cup buttermilk, 1 large egg
- Transfer the batter to the hot baking pan, and bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve warm with butter and your favorite entree. See post for tips and storage options.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of cornbread. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Southern Cornbread
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
20
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
28
mg
9
%
Sodium
210
mg
9
%
Potassium
159
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
229
IU
5
%
Calcium
66
mg
7
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
