traditional cornbread recipe

Cornbread Recipe

This classic cornbread recipe is soft, moist, and perfectly golden just like traditional Southern-style cornbread. Made from scratch using simple pantry ingredients, it’s the perfect side dish for chili, BBQ ribs, fried chicken, or any comfort meal. Find more healthy and tasty Cornbread Recipe ideas here.

southern cornbread recipe
southern cornbread recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk (whole milk or 2%)
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or cast-iron skillet.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  • Add milk, vegetable oil, and egg. Whisk until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with butter, honey, or jam.
cornbread recipe
cornbread recipe

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 (9-inch) round cornbread