Best 6 Best Moist Cornbread Recipes

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Cornbread is a beloved dish, often served as a side dish to complement hearty meals. However, achieving the perfect moist and flavorful cornbread can be a challenge. Whether you prefer it sweet or savory, there are certain tips and tricks that can elevate your cornbread to the next level. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the cooking technique, this article will guide you through the steps needed to create the best moist cornbread that will impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOIST CORNBREAD RECIPE



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Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8-inch square pan with oil or butter.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and mix in the sugar. Quickly beat in the eggs until well-combined.
  • Stir in the buttermilk and baking soda. Add the cornmeal, flour, and salt. Mix until combined and almost lump-free.
  • Pour the batter into the greased pan. Bake for 30 minutes. It's done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cornbread cool in the pan for 20 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 cal

THE BEST FLUFFY MOIST CORNBREAD RECIPE EVER



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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

Dry ingredients:
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients:
2 eggs, at room temperature
⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey
½ cup plain yogurt (a whole milk greek yogurt works great!)
½ cup milk of choice (cow's milk, oat, cashew or almond milk are great options!)
¼ cup melted butter

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

THE BEST MOIST SWEET CORNBREAD



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This is more like a cake it's so moist and light, you may want to add in some green chilies or shredded cheddar cheese --- for a less sweeter taste reduce sugar to 1/2 cup --- this is very good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional add in for heat)
1 1/4 cups half-and-half cream or 1 1/4 cups milk
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1/3 cup oil (use vegetable or olive oil)
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 (10 ounce) can corn kernels, well drained

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Butter an 8 x 8-inch square baking dish.
  • In a large bowl mix together flour with sugar, cornmeal, baking powder and salt.
  • In another bowl whisk together half and half cream or milk, eggs, oil and melted butter; add to the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.
  • Mix in canned corn niblets.
  • Transfer to baking dish.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until the the cake tests done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.9, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 37.9, Sodium 184.9, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 1, Sugar 9.5, Protein 3.4

BEST SUPER MOIST CORNBREAD



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This Super Moist Cornbread recipe is the only way to go if you're a cornbread lover! Great with chili, roast chicken, turkey, pork, soups, stews, or even jams and jellies. Top it with honey or butter for an extra dose of YUM.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup sugar
1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup (8 tablespoons) butter (melted)
½ cup oil
1 ¼ cups milk
3 large eggs
honey and extra butter for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a medium bowl mix together butter, oil, milk, and eggs.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Transfer batter to your prepared pan. Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean or with only a few crumbs (no wet batter).
  • Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes in the pan before cutting into squares and serving. Serve with butter and honey if desired. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or in the fridge for 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 352 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOIST & SWEET CORNBREAD



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We prefer good old Southern cornbread with our beans but sometimes want it sweeter. Here's a sweet version to hold up the butter. -Stacey Feather, Jay, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups cornmeal
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup shortening
2 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/2 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

GRANDMOTHER'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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This is my grandmother's cornbread recipe and it's the best - sweet and moist!

Provided by Bethany Weathersby

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter
⅔ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square pan.
  • Melt butter in large skillet. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. Combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan. Stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 317.8 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Cornmeal: Fresh cornmeal imparts a more pronounced corn flavor and texture to the cornbread. If you don't have fresh cornmeal, you can substitute regular cornmeal, but the flavor will be less pronounced.
  • Use Buttermilk: Buttermilk adds a slight tang and richness to the cornbread. If you don't have buttermilk, you can substitute regular milk, but the cornbread will be less flavorful.
  • Use Unsalted Butter: Unsalted butter allows you to control the amount of salt in the cornbread. If you use salted butter, be sure to reduce the amount of salt in the recipe.
  • Preheat the Cornbread Pan: Preheat the cornbread pan before adding the batter. This will help the cornbread to rise evenly.
  • Bake the Cornbread at a High Temperature: Bake the cornbread at a high temperature for the first 10-15 minutes. This will help the cornbread to rise quickly and develop a crispy crust.
  • Let the Cornbread Cool Before Serving: Let the cornbread cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. This will allow the cornbread to set and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

With just a few simple tips, you can make the best moist cornbread that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're in the mood for some delicious cornbread, be sure to try one of these recipes. You won't be disappointed!

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