All-purpose cornbread is a dish that brings together the flavors of two distinct regions: the North and the South. Combining the sweet and fluffy texture of Northern cornbread with the hearty and savory goodness of Southern cornbread, this all-purpose recipe offers the best of both worlds. Whether you prefer a simple, classic cornbread or one packed with flavorful additions, this detailed guide will provide you with all the necessary steps and helpful tips to create the perfect all-purpose cornbread that will tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings.
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REAL SOUTHERN CORNBREAD
This is the real stuff! Find your cast iron skillet and whip up a batch of cornbread tonight!
Provided by Jason
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl mix together the corn meal, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl mix together the eggs, butter, and buttermilk. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until well blended.
- Heat a dry 12 inch cast iron skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add corn oil to skillet, swirl oil around to coat bottom and sides. Leave remaining oil in pan. Return to high heat for 1 minute.
- Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet and cook on high heat until bubbles start to form in the center. Remove from stove.
- Bake in a preheated 400 degree F (200 degree C) oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 620.9 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
THE BEST FLUFFY MOIST CORNBREAD RECIPE EVER
The best cornbread recipe ever! This fluffy, moist cornbread is easy to make in just 30 minutes with under 10 ingredients. It has the perfect amount of sweetness and will be your new go-to side dish for any meal. You'll never need another homemade cornbread recipe after this one!
Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com
Categories Nut Free Side Dish Snack Vegetarian
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9x9 inch pan or 9 inch skillet or 9 inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together the wet ingredients: eggs, maple syrup/honey, yogurt and milk. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir with a spoon until it just begins to combine, then stir in the melted butter until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
- Bake for 18-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached. Serve warm with a pat of butter and a drizzle of honey!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 142 kcal, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Sugar 6.4 g, Protein 3.8 g
ALL-PURPOSE CORNBREAD (BEST OF BOTH REGIONS)
This recipe comes from my favorite cooking magazine -- Cook's Illustrated. It's the best of the Northern and Southern cornbread recipes. It will produce a tender, fluffy crumb and a thick, crunchy crust with a sweet corn taste. Before preparing the baking dish or any of the other ingredients, measure out the frozen kernels and let them stand at room temperature until needed. When corn is in season, fresh cooked kernels can be substituted for the frozen corn. This recipe was developed with Quaker yellow cornmeal; a stone-ground whole-grain cornmeal will work but will yield a drier and less tender cornbread. A Pyrex glass baking dish is preferred because it yields a nice golden-brown crust, but a metal baking dish (nonstick or traditional) will also work. The cornbread is best served warm; leftovers can be wrapped in foil and reheated in a 350-degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Breads
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Spray 8-inch-square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl until combined; set aside.
- In food processor or blender, process brown sugar, thawed corn kernels, and buttermilk until combined, about 5 seconds.
- Add eggs and process until well combined (corn lumps will remain), about 5 seconds longer.
- Using rubber spatula, make well in center of dry ingredients; pour wet ingredients into well.
- Begin folding dry ingredients into wet, giving mixture only a few turns to barely combine; add melted butter and continue folding until dry ingredients are just moistened.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish; smooth surface with rubber spatula.
- Bake until deep golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes.
- Cool on wire rack 10 minutes; invert cornbread onto wire rack, then turn right side up and continue to cool for about 10 minutes longer.
- Cut into pieces and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 84.6, Sodium 408.3, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 8.3, Protein 6.8
FIREHOUSE CORNBREAD BY THE 3S
I came up with this during my previous life as a firefighter after finding myself having to repeat my more popular recipes over and over. This one is easy to communicate and even easier to remember, since all of the measurements are in multiples of 3, which explains some of the more arcane measurements! A triple recipe, of course. I use this recipe both to serve with soup or chili, as well as the foundation for Nana's cornbread turkey stuffing. Enjoy!
Provided by CestJacque
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes
Time 43m
Yield 27
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 15x10x2-inch baking pan.
- Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; stir in milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until batter is evenly combined. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 33 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 23.4 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 218 mg, Sugar 9 g
Tips:
- Use fresh cornmeal for best flavor and texture. Fresh cornmeal is more flavorful and has a finer texture than old cornmeal.
- Grind your own cornmeal if you can. This gives you the freshest and most flavorful cornmeal possible. If you don't have a mill, you can buy freshly ground cornmeal from some specialty food stores or online.
- Use a combination of white and yellow cornmeal for a more complex flavor. White cornmeal is more mild-flavored, while yellow cornmeal has a more pronounced corn flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cornbread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Let the batter rest for at least 15 minutes before baking. This allows the cornmeal to absorb the liquid and the flavors to meld together.
- Bake the cornbread in a preheated oven. This helps the cornbread rise evenly.
- Don't overbake the cornbread. Overbaking will make the cornbread dry and crumbly. Bake just until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving. This allows the flavors to develop and the cornbread to firm up.
- Serve the cornbread with your favorite toppings, such as butter, honey, or chili.
Conclusion:
No matter which cornbread recipe you choose, be sure to use fresh ingredients and follow the recipe carefully. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect cornbread every time. Cornbread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be served with a variety of meals. It's also a great snack or side dish. So next time you're looking for something to bake, give cornbread a try. You won't be disappointed.
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