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Golden Buttery Cornbread Bliss

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A quick and easy homemade cornbread with a crispy buttery crust and moist, tender crumb, perfect as a comforting side for soups, stews, and chili.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) yellow cornmeal, medium grind
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, melted + extra for skillet and topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place your cast iron skillet in the oven as it heats up.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add about 2 tablespoons of butter, swirling to coat the bottom and sides.
  6. Pour the batter into the hot, buttered skillet and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cornbread cool in the skillet for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with additional butter if desired.

Notes

Preheating the skillet and melting butter in it before adding batter creates a crispy, buttery crust. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cornbread tender. If edges brown too quickly, tent with foil after 15 minutes.

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Keywords: cornbread, buttery cornbread, quick cornbread, easy cornbread, homemade cornbread, comfort food, side dish, cast iron skillet cornbread

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