This Easy Fluffy Cornbread recipe makes THE BEST fluffy buttery cornbread. Mix simple ingredients in just one bowl then pour into a hot skillet. You can’t go wrong with this tender and moist cornbread recipe!
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! “I cracked the cornbread code!” That’s exactly what I texted to Ben when I finally got the results I wanted in this cornbread recipe. You see, I’ve been working on perfecting my skillet cornbread for the last couple of weeks. For years I was using a recipe that was good in taste, but it was lacking the moisture and fluffiness I desired.
THIS IS IT. This is the recipe you’re going to save and make for years and years. You’ll have everyone asking you for the recipe. It’s the BEST.
What is the best cornbread?
We may have differing opinions on what defines the best cornbread. Some recipes call for ONLY cornmeal, others add in flour. Some disdain the idea of sugar in their cornmeal, others like it sweet. Some like it more dry and crusty, others prefer moist and tender. Some use white cornmeal, others use yellow. The list of differences go on and on.
My perfect cornbread is moist, with a tender crumb and only a hint of sweet that doesn’t overpower the taste of corn. I also prefer to make mine in a cast iron skillet, but it’s not necessary. After five attempts this last week, plus countless others through the years, I finally perfected my easy cornbread recipe.
Best of all, this recipe uses SIMPLE ingredients and SIMPLE steps — nothing crazy or weird. I do not mix in sour cream, I do not stir in a can of creamed corn, and I do not soak my cornmeal first. Simply combine normal ingredients together and bake! That is it.
Perfect Fluffy Cornbread
This cornbread yields the perfect fluffiness with a crispy buttery crust. I use equal parts cornmeal and flour, and I require the tang of buttermilk. I adjusted how much baking powder vs baking soda to develop the best rise and crackly shell. The one thing I kept constant during each trial was the use of butter. Always 1 stick. Always.
Can You Make Cornbread Without A Cast Iron Skillet?
You can make cornbread without a cast iron skillet. Instead, you can use a baking dish or cake pan. Follow the same directions, but do not preheat the pan in the oven and melt the butter in a microwave safe dish. Brush some of the butter around the bottom and sides of the pan then pour the rest into the cornbread mixture. You might also need to adjust the baking time, so keep an eye on it!
Why is My Cornbread Crumbly?
This cornbread has the perfect amount of crumb to it. The flour in the recipe helps keep the bread together, so if you like a more crumbly cornbread, use less flour. More flour means more gluten to hold it together, but one trial I used too much flour which resulted in a gummy texture with no flavor.
What Goes With Cornbread?
Cornbread can be served alone for breakfast or a snack topped with butter or jam. Or, serve alongside some of my favorite recipes:
Chicken ‘n Dumplings
Taco Soup
Chili
BBQ Beef Casserole
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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This Easy Fluffy Cornbread recipe makes THE BEST fluffy buttery cornbread. Mix simple ingredients in just one bowl then pour into a hot skillet. You can't go wrong with this tender and moist cornbread recipe!
- 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg
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Adjust oven rack to top center position. Place stick of butter into 10-inch skillet and place in the oven. Preheat oven with skillet in it to 425°F.
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Meanwhile, whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and in a large mixing bowl.
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Measure the buttermilk and lightly beat the egg into the buttermilk. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
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When the oven is preheated, carefully remove the skillet and pour the butter into the mixing bowl. Whisk until fully combined. Pour batter evenly into the hot skillet. Bake 12-15 minutes, until edges are golden and center is set.
**If using a baking pan, do not preheat baking pan. Instead, melt butter in a microwave safe bowl then use some to brush/grease the pan and pour the rest into the batter. Same if making individual muffins. Baking times will vary.
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