World's BEST Moist Southern Cornbread Recipe | How To Make Soul Food Cornbread

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk provides a dairy-free option, while water reduces costs.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, sift together cornmeal and all-purpose flour to remove lumps.

Add white sugar, baking powder, and salt to the sifted mixture and whisk until well combined.

Melt butter in the microwave for about 30 to 45 seconds and let it cool.

In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, vegetable oil, honey (optional), and eggs, whisking to combine.

Once the butter has cooled, add it to the wet mixture, reserving about 2 teaspoons for greasing the baking pan.

Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined, leaving some lumps if necessary.

Grease the baking pan with Pam baking spray and the reserved butter, ensuring it coats all parts of the pan.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, checking for a golden brown color and doneness.

Once baked, top with butter and honey while still hot.

Cooking Techniques

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