Classic Golden Cornbread (Printable Version)

Tender golden cornbread with perfect crust, balancing sweet and savory flavors for any meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal (150 g)
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (60 g)
10 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60 ml)
11 - 2 tablespoons honey (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease an 8-inch square pan or 9-inch cast-iron skillet with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, oil, and honey until fully combined and smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix as this will result in tough cornbread.
05 - Pour batter into the prepared pan or skillet. Smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing into squares and serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry right now.
  • The texture is that perfect balance of crispy edges and tender center that makes people reach for seconds.
  • You can serve it alongside almost anything, from weeknight chili to holiday spreads, and it always feels like a treat.
02 -
  • Overmixing creates tough, dense cornbread, so stop stirring as soon as the flour disappears into the batter.
  • Cast iron gives you the crispiest edges, but a glass baking pan produces more evenly browned sides.
  • The cornbread continues cooking slightly in the pan after it comes out of the oven, so do not wait for it to be completely firm before removing it.
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the butter from solidifying when you mix everything together.
  • Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before baking for extra tender results.
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