Easy Homemade Cornbread

This is the cornbread that belongs on your breakfast table—golden, tender, and studded with sweet corn flavor that pairs beautifully with eggs, bacon, or a drizzle of honey.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons melted butter

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly butter an 8-inch cast iron skillet or baking pan.
2. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
3. In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, and melted butter until combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined—don't overmix. A few lumps are fine.
5. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Let cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm.

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Chef's tip: Use a cast iron skillet heated in the oven while you prepare the batter—the sizzling hot pan creates those irresistibly crispy, caramelized edges that make this cornbread special.