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A perfectly baked golden brown cornbread in a cast-iron skillet

Cornbread

This recipe details how to bake a classic cornbread with a moist interior and golden crust, perfect as a side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • 8x8 inch baking pan or 9-inch cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8x8 inch baking pan or a 9-inch cast-iron skillet.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
Baking
  1. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
  2. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese or a few tablespoons of chopped jalapeños to the batter.