Here’s a classic, foolproof homemade cornbread that’s moist, slightly sweet (adjustable), and perfect with chili, soup, or on its own.
🌽 Best Homemade Cornbread
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup sugar (use ¼ cup for less sweet, ½ cup for sweeter)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C)
Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet. - Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. - Mix wet ingredients
In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and melted butter. - Combine
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
(Don’t overmix — a few lumps are fine.) - Bake
Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. - Serve warm
Let cool 5 minutes. Serve with butter, honey, or jam.
⭐ Tips for Extra-Good Cornbread
- Crispy edges: Use a cast-iron skillet and preheat it with a little butter.
- Moister texture: Add ¼ cup sour cream or yogurt.
- Savory version: Reduce sugar to 1–2 tbsp and add shredded cheese or corn kernels.
- Southern-style: Skip sugar entirely and use buttermilk instead of milk.
If you want a sweet, savory, Mexican-style, or gluten-free version, tell me what you’re going for!
