Grandmother's Cornbread
Warm, golden, and irresistibly nostalgic, Grandmother's Cornbread is a classic recipe that brings Southern comfort right to your table. Made with a perfect balance of cornmeal and all-purpose flour, this cornbread achieves the ideal crumb—moist yet light, with just a hint of sweetness from a touch of sugar. Buttermilk and melted butter lend richness and tang, while baking it in a preheated cast iron skillet gives it an irresistibly crispy, golden crust. Ready in just 30 minutes, this timeless cornbread is perfect as a side for hearty chili, barbecue, or a warm bowl of soup. Each bite is a testament to simple, home-cooked goodness, just like Grandma used to make!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or bacon grease (for greasing the skillet)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Place a 9-inch cast iron skillet in the oven to heat while you prepare the batter.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, melted butter, and beaten egg. Mix well.
Step 5
Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Step 6
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add the vegetable oil or bacon grease. Swirl it around to coat the skillet evenly.
Step 7
Pour the batter into the hot skillet and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 9
Allow the cornbread to cool for 5 minutes in the skillet before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (723.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2040.9 |
| Total Fat 82.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 38.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 337.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1693.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 294.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 38.9g | |
| Protein 40.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 166.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 338.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 814.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories