Cornbread

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Cornbread is one of those foods that feels familiar no matter where you grew up. It’s warm, lightly sweet, and meant to be shared. Made from cornmeal one of the oldest and most dependable staples cornbread has always been about making something nourishing from simple ingredients.

This is not fancy baking. It’s practical food that shows up alongside soups, stews, beans, and vegetables. Cornbread fills the kitchen with a comforting smell and brings people to the table without effort. It doesn’t need frosting or decoration it just needs a hot oven and a little patience.

In the Let’s Veg lifestyle, cornbread represents grounding. Vegetables and grains don’t always need to be light or modern to be part of healthy living. Sometimes they show up warm, golden, and deeply satisfying supporting the meal, not stealing attention.

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Cornbread

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Cornbread is a classic baked bread made with cornmeal and simple ingredients for a warm, comforting side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 -8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 222

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar optional, adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk or plant milk
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup olive oil or melted butter
  • Corn kernels Optional
  • Chopped jalapeño Optional
  • Herbs Optional
  • Honey drizzle after baking Optional

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or skillet.
  3. In a bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients
  5. In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, and oil or butter.
  6. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  7. Transfer to baking dish and smooth the top.
  8. Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cool slightly before slicing.
  10. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 253mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Less sweet: reduce sugar or omit entirely
Vegan: use plant milk and flax egg
Grow-it-yourself: cornmeal connects back to whole grains
Serve with: soups, stews, chili, or beans

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