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Cornbread Recipe

Soft, slightly sweet cornbread with a golden crust, made from simple pantry staples, baked quickly for a warm, comforting side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 11
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg

Equipment

  • 9-inch baking pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Toothpick (for doneness check)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch baking pan.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, white sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Incorporate Wet Ingredients
  6. Add the milk, vegetable oil, and egg to the dry mixture. Whisk gently until just combined—avoid overmixing.
  7. Transfer Batter
  8. Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased baking pan.
  9. Bake
  10. Place in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Cool and Serve
  12. Allow the cornbread to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
  13. Course: Side Dish
  14. Cuisine: American