The Best Moist Cornbread Recipe
Indulge your taste buds with The Best Moist Cornbread Recipe, a delightful side dish that adds warmth and comfort to any meal. This cornbread is not just incredibly moist but also bursting with flavor, making it a favorite for family dinners, gatherings, or a simple afternoon treat slathered with honey butter. Its perfect balance of sweetness and savory notes pairs beautifully with chili, soups, and grilled meats, ensuring every bite is memorable. Easy to whip up and customizable with your favorite add-ins, this recipe is about to become a staple in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose 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 or vegetable)
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the melted butter, oil, milk, honey, egg, and egg yolk until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Let the batter rest for about 5–10 minutes to enhance moisture absorption.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 24–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cornbread to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing; serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 192
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 36mg