The Best Moist Cornbread Recipe
If you’re in search of a cornbread recipe that’s both incredibly moist and bursting with flavor, look no further! This delightful cornbread is easy to make and will become a beloved staple in your kitchen. Perfect for family dinners, barbecues, or simply as a cozy comfort food side dish, this cornbread pairs beautifully with honey butter and is sure to impress everyone at your table. With its ideal balance of sweetness and savoriness, it’s versatile enough to enjoy at breakfast or as an accompaniment to lunch or dinner. Once you try this recipe, it’s bound to be a favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup oil (canola, vegetable, or olive)
- 1 cup milk (whole or plant-based)
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking dish with parchment paper or non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the melted butter, oil, milk, honey, egg, and egg yolk to the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
- Allow the batter to rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 24–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of cornbread - approx. 60g
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg