Description
Southern comfort shines in Paula Deen’s classic cornbread, a golden treasure that warms hearts with its buttery crumb and homestyle charm. Cornmeal’s rustic essence blends perfectly with sweet dairy notes, inviting you to savor a slice of authentic Southern hospitality.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
Baking Agents:
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Fat and Preparation:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- Butter (for greasing baking dish)
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat an 8-inch baking dish with butter and heat the oven to 220°C / 425°F, ensuring an optimal baking environment.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, meticulously combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Crack fresh eggs into a separate bowl, then whisk vigorously with buttermilk and freshly melted butter until the liquid ingredients are completely integrated.
- Gently cascade the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, folding with delicate strokes until just combined; some small lumps should remain for optimal texture.
- Transfer the rustic batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a silicone spatula to ensure consistent depth.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown surface and checking doneness with a wooden toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted into the center.
- Once baked, remove the cornbread from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes, permitting the interior to set and develop a more cohesive texture before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Swap out ingredients wisely if you’re missing something, like using buttermilk instead of milk for extra tanginess.
- Check cornbread doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center – it should come out clean with just a few crumbs.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil at room temperature for up to three days.
- Enhance flavor by adding chopped jalapeños, shredded cheese, or crumbled bacon to the batter for a personalized twist.
- Serve warm with honey butter, jam, or alongside hearty soups and chili for a comforting meal complement.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 137 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 253mg
- Fat: 6.2g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 36mg