Easy Oven Baked Cornbread (AKA Johnny Cake Recipe)

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole grain cornmeal

💰Cheaper: polenta

Whole grain cornmeal adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor and is a natural sweetener.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cornmeal in a bowl.

In a measuring cup, mix the wet ingredients: milk, egg, and oil until the egg is broken up and combined.

Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the wet ingredients.

Mix until just combined to form a smooth batter, being careful not to overmix.

Lightly spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking oil and transfer the batter into the pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until it pulls away from the edges and is golden brown.

Check for doneness with a toothpick or cake tester; it should come out clean.

Let it cool slightly before cutting and serving.

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