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Cornbread

  • Fine cornmeal: 1 cup (120g)
  • AP flour 1 cup (125g)
  • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
  • (Optional) Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt: 1/8 teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled: 1/2 cup (113g)
  • Sugar (brown or light): 1/3 cup (67g)
  • Honey: 2 Tablespoons
  • 1 large egg
  • Buttermilk: 1 cup (240ml)
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch square baking pan. Set aside.
  2. Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
  3. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and honey together until completely smooth and thick.
  4. Whisk in the egg until combined. Finally, whisk in the buttermilk.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Avoid over-mixing.
  6. Pour batter into prepared baking pan.
  7. 200c/400f° preheated 20 minutes.
  8. Use a toothpick to test. Edges should be crispy.
  9. Allow to slightly cool before slicing and serving.