Name: Basic Cornbread
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal; 1 cup all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 egg; 1 cup milk; 0.333 cup vegetable oil

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Basic Cornbread

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

In a bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vegetable oil.

Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients a little at a time and stir to combine.

Pour the batter into a greased 8 x 8 inch baking dish or cast iron skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Preheat Your Cast Iron Skillet 🍳
Heat your cast iron skillet in a 425°F oven for 10 minutes before pouring in batter to create that signature golden, crispy crust that makes cornbread irresistible.
Use Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️
Let your eggs, milk, and oil sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure even incorporation and a more tender, uniform crumb structure.
Don't Overmix Your Batter 🥄
Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined—overmixing develops gluten and creates a tough, dense cornbread instead of the light, tender texture you're after.
Toast Your Cornmeal First ⭐
Lightly toast your cornmeal in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before mixing to deepen its nutty flavor and enhance the overall complexity of your finished cornbread.
Test for Doneness with a Toothpick 🔍
Insert a toothpick in the center—it should come out with just a few moist crumbs, not wet batter, ensuring perfectly moist cornbread that isn't underbaked or dry.