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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 -8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 222
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

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

Baking Dish
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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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