Easy Homemade Cornbread Recipe
About this recipe
This Easy Homemade Cornbread is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a classic side dish. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a golden, moist cornbread that's way better than any store-bought mix.
The secret to this cornbread's success lies in the combination of simple ingredients and the technique of mixing them just right. With the addition of sour cream for moisture and the use of a cast iron skillet, this recipe ensures a perfect texture every time.
Ingredient notes
- Melt the butter in the microwave for 30-40 seconds until completely melted.
- Sour cream adds moisture to the cornbread.
Tips from Our Little Family Homestead’s video
- Do not overmix the batter; some lumps are okay. Overmixing can lead to crumbly cornbread.
- Using a cast iron skillet helps achieve a nice crust and even cooking.
Good to know
- How long does it take to bake the cornbread?
- Bake the cornbread for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- What should I do if I don't have sour cream?
- The recipe does not specify a substitution for sour cream, but it is used to add moisture.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Our Little Family Homestead: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2
In a bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of white cornmeal, 2/3 cup of sugar, 1 Tbsp of baking powder, and 1 tsp of salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 3
In another bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup of melted butter, 1 cup of room temperature milk, 1 room temperature egg, and 1 Tbsp of sour cream.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.
- 5
Pour the batter into a cast iron skillet.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The serving size is inferred based on typical cornbread recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Our Little Family Homestead’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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