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Southern Style Cornbread

Cultural Context

Originating from the Southern United States, cornbread is a staple in Southern cuisine, often served alongside meals like fried chicken or chili. Traditionally made with simple ingredients, it reflects the resourcefulness of early settlers who relied on corn as a primary food source. Today, cornbread is enjoyed across the U.S., with variations found in different regions, including sweet or savory versions.

Southern AmericanUSside
30 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1.5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/3 cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
1 egg

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor while reducing saturated fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

1

Mix together 1 cup cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1.5 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl.

2

Add in 1 cup milk, 1/3 cup neutral oil, and 1 egg to the dry ingredients and stir together to form a batter.

3

Prepare an 8x8 or 8x9 baking dish by spraying it with cooking oil.

4

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

5

Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 25-35 minutes, depending on the size of the dish.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

8x8 baking dishmixing bowlwhiskoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

CornbreadSouthern Cornbread

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