Perfect Cornbread... Every Time!

Submitted by QueenBof6

"Promise me you will try this one!!! I guarantee a moist, slightly sweet, NOT crumbly corn bread, with NO bitter after taste. I have tried so many corn bread recipes my family is sick of trying them. I have created this recipe from my trials. I like my corn bread to have a nice corn flavor, to be moist and not crumble, and I like it a little sweet. I also DON'T like the bitter after taste so many corn breads have. Give it a shot, you won't regret it!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup sugar, less if preferred
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Add wet ingredients and mix well.
4. Pour into a greased 9-10 inch dish about 2 inches deep, I use a 10 inch cast iron skillet.
5. Bake for 18-23 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
6. DO NOT OVER BAKE! This causes it to crumble. I bake mine just until it starts to crack, 20 minutes.
7. ENJOY!
8. You can also make these in corn stick pans, bake for 12 to 18 minutes.

Reviews

[Minxkat1]

I haven't had really good cornbread since I spent a year in Florida -until now. I made this tonight to go with the chili I made, and ended up eating three good sized squares myself. I loved the slight sweetness to the cornbread. The only thing I might change next time, and there will defintely be a next time, is to add a bit more milk to the batter, the squares were still a tiny bit gritty when they were done, and I think the addition of bit more liquid (probably no more than 1/4 cup) would help. Otherwise it was perfect and I have enough leftover for my lunch tomorrow. Thanks for posting the recipe!

 

[newmama]

This is great for us! I like a sweet moist cornbread. I made some changes- scant 1/2 cup sugar, 4 tbs melted butter, 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup water (ran out of milk, but this was fine!) and 3 tsp baking soda. I also used and 8x8 and baked at 375 for 30 minutes, but will try the 400 next time. this will be my go-to cornbread!