Easy Homemade Cornbread

Golden, tender cornbread with crispy edges is the ultimate American comfort side—ready in under 30 minutes and pairs perfectly with chili, soup, or any weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

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

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease an 8 or 9-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 mixture and stir until just combined—don't overmix; a few lumps are fine.
5. Pour batter into your prepared skillet and bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm with butter and honey.

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Chef's tip: Heat your cast iron skillet in the oven while the batter comes together—the preheated pan creates those irresistible crispy, golden edges that make this cornbread sing.