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Everyday Cornbread
Tender and a touch sweet, this cornbread is easy to whip up with very few ingredients.
This is the traditional “pan” version of the cornbread muffins I’ve been baking on the regular since my kids were toddlers. It’s one of the few recipes I have committed to heart. The cornbread is on the sweet side but not overly so, and it’s easy to whip up with very few ingredients. Pair it with beef chili, turkey chili, chicken chili, crab cakes, black bean soup, or any Southern barbecue dish. The cornbread is best fresh out of the oven, but leftover squares can be reheated for breakfast and slathered with honey butter or jam.
What You’ll Need To Make Everyday Cornbread
Step-by-Step Instructions
Begin by whisking the eggs in a medium bowl.
Add the honey and milk and whisk to combine.
In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Whisk to combine.
Add the egg mixture and the melted butter to the dry ingredients.
Whisk until just combined.
Spoon the batter into a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is set and golden.
Cool for about 10 minutes in the pan, then cut into squares and serve warm with softened butter.
How To Freeze Cornbread
Cornbread tastes best when served right out of the oven but can be frozen in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag for up to three months. Thaw for 3 for 4 hours on the countertop before serving. To reheat, wrap it in aluminum foil and warm in a 350°F-oven until hot. Alternatively, you can heat the squares in the microwave at 50 percent power for 30 to 45 seconds, or until just hot; do not overheat, or it will get tough.
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Everyday Cornbread
Tender and a touch sweet, this cornbread is easy to whip up with very few ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3/4 cup milk (preferably whole but low-fat works too)
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F degrees. Spray an 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, break up the eggs with a whisk. Whisk in the honey, and then the milk. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk mixture and the melted butter to the dry ingredients. Whisk until just blended. Do not overmix; it's okay if there are a few lumps. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is set and golden. Cool the cornbread for 10 to 15 minutes in the pan, then cut into squares and serve warm.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: Cornbread tastes best when served fresh out of the oven, but it can be frozen in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag for up to 3 months. Thaw for 3 for 4 hours on the countertop before serving. To reheat, wrap cornbread in aluminum foil and warm in a 350°F oven until hot. Alternatively, heat squares in the microwave at 50 percent power for 30 to 45 seconds, or until just hot; do not overheat or they will get tough.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (12 servings)
- Serving size: 1 square
- Calories: 216
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Sugar: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 305mg
- Cholesterol: 53mg
This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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My daughter and I baked this three times just since yesterday. At first, I said we needed to make a lot during a rare July weekend that is cool enough to use the oven. But after the first batch was devoured, it became clear this is our new favorite cornbread. Simple, quick, and my youngest child can do much of it herself. Was even was ok with oil instead of butter, when I ran out. Had to watch it in my unreliable oven (tented with foil when the top browned too quickly) but even the slightly overdone batch was delicious.
The kids can polish off a batch in one sitting, if not restrained, and love to have it warm with butter and/or jam.