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Crispy Buttery Cornbread

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A nostalgic, crispy buttery cornbread with a tender, moist crumb and golden crust, perfect for any occasion and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal (medium grind)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute with gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature; use dairy-free milk with 1 tbsp vinegar for substitute)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3 tbsp melted for batter, 3 tbsp melted for skillet)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place your 9-inch cast-iron skillet inside to heat up as the oven warms—allow about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk and eggs until smooth. Stir in 3 tablespoons melted butter (cooled slightly).
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined; batter should be thick but pourable.
  5. Remove the hot skillet from the oven using mitts, pour 3 tablespoons melted butter into it, swirling to coat bottom and sides. Immediately pour in the batter and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cornbread rest in the skillet for about 10 minutes before slicing to set and keep the crumb tender.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for better mixing and rise. Do not overmix the batter to avoid toughness. Heating the skillet beforehand and melting butter in it before adding batter creates the signature crispy crust. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Let cornbread rest before cutting to keep moist.

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