Easy Cornbread Recipe

Cornbread is a type of bread that is made from cornmeal, which is ground-dried corn. It is a staple in Southern and Southwestern United States cuisine and has a characteristic crumbly texture, slightly sweet flavor, and golden-brown color. Cornbread can be prepared in various forms, from muffins and pancakes to a more traditional, skillet-baked style.

The basic ingredients for making cornbread typically include cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, a sweetener (such as sugar or honey), milk (or buttermilk), and often eggs and butter or oil. The exact ingredients and proportions can vary from one recipe to another, allowing for different textures and flavors.

Cornbread is incredibly versatile and can be served in different ways, such as:

1. As a Side Dish: It’s commonly served as a side dish, especially with Southern meals like chili, BBQ, collard greens, and fried chicken. It’s also a classic accompaniment to beans, stews, and soups.
2. As a Main Course: Some variations of cornbread incorporate additional ingredients like cheese, jalapeños, or cooked bacon, making it substantial enough to be a main course or a hearty snack.
3. For Breakfast: Cornbread can make breakfast dishes like cornbread pancakes, cornbread waffles, or crumbled into a breakfast casserole.
4. In Dressings and Stuffings: Cornbread is often used as a base for making dressings and stuffings in holiday dishes, like Thanksgiving stuffing or dressing.
5. In Desserts: Sweet versions of cornbread are used to make desserts like cornbread pudding, cornbread cobbler, and even cornbread muffins with added fruit.

Cornbread is a beloved part of American culinary tradition, and its variations are as diverse as the regions it’s prepared in. The versatility and delicious flavor of cornbread make it a favorite in many American households and beyond.

Here is a recipe for making Cornbread:

Easy Cornbread Recipe

Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: Breakfast, Main, Sides, DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Cornbread is a quick bread made of cornmeal and sometimes supplemented with wheat flour. Some variations may include whole corn kernels.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (140 g / 4.9 oz) cornmeal

• 1 cup (140 g / 4.9 oz) all-purpose flour

• 4 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup (250 ml / 8.5 fl oz) milk

• 1 ea. (50 g) egg

• ¼ cup (60 g / 2.1 oz) shortening, melted

• ¼ cup (55 g / 1.9 oz) sugar (optional)

• ½ of a 15-ounce (430 g) can of whole corn kernels, drained (optional)

• ¼ ea. onion, finely chopped (optional)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425 °F (218 °C). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) baking pan.
• Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
• Add egg, milk, and shortening.
• Beat until fairly smooth (about a minute).
• If using corn and/or onion, fold in these ingredients.
• Pour the mixture into the baking pan.
• Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If corn is added to the batter, increase the time by ~50%
• Serve hot!

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