Southern Style Cornbread

Dive into the heart of Southern comfort with this authentic Southern Style Cornbread recipe, a time-honored classic that’s crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with rich, buttery flavor. Made with a perfect blend of yellow cornmeal and all-purpose flour, this cornbread achieves the ideal balance of crumbly texture and moistness. The buttermilk and a touch of granulated sugar enhance its depth of flavor, while baking it in a hot, preheated cast-iron skillet creates the signature golden crust. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy, no-fuss recipe is perfect as a side dish for hearty chili, barbecue, or a bowl of comforting beans. Serve it warm with a dollop of butter or a drizzle of honey for a truly satisfying Southern experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 large Egg
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 9-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven as it heats up.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Stir the dry ingredients together until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter will be thick.

Step 5

Carefully remove the hot cast-iron skillet from the oven (use oven mitts). Add the vegetable oil to the skillet and swirl it around to coat the bottom and sides evenly.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the hot skillet, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. The heat from the skillet will help create a crisp, golden crust.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the cornbread to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy it warm with butter or your favorite toppings!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(683.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1870.7

Total Fat 83.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.8g
Cholesterol 370.4mg	0%
Sodium 3227.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 254.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 38.2g
Protein 38.0g	0%

Vitamin D 180.6IU	0%
Calcium 337.7mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 753.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.2%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 52.9%