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Southern cornbread with crispy edges and honey butter

The Ultimate Southern Cornbread Recipe: Tips, Variations, and Serving Ideas

This Southern cornbread recipe is a perfect balance of tender, fluffy texture with a crispy, golden crust. It’s a classic Southern side dish, ideal for pairing with fried chicken, soups, and stews.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup cornmeal (stone-ground)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup sugar (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet.

In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, whisk together butter, buttermilk, and eggs.

Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

  • For a sweeter cornbread, add more sugar or use honey butter as a topping.
  • For gluten-free cornbread, use gluten-free flour.
  • Author: Emily Marano
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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