When it comes to classic Southern dishes, buttermilk cornbread stands tall as a true icon. With its golden-brown crust, tender and moist crumb, and subtly tangy flavor, this cornbread is a feast for the senses. Whether served as a side dish to accompany hearty stews, smoked meats, or fried chicken, or enjoyed on its own as a sweet or savory snack, buttermilk cornbread holds a special place in the culinary traditions of the American South. In this article, we'll delve into the secrets of creating the perfect buttermilk cornbread, exploring its history, key ingredients, and the techniques that elevate this humble dish to culinary greatness.
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GRANDMOTHER'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
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
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
CLASSIC CORNBREAD
Matt and Amy Bell, owners of the restaurant South on Main, usually avoid cooking contests. But the cornbread festival was different. "It's more of a community project than a competition," Matt says. "And it's directly outside the restaurant." The pair won the traditional category with their classic cornbread, a recipe developed by Amy's grandmother Nellie Mae. "You don't dare mess with family recipes," Matt says. "And if you do, you better make sure they can't tell."
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and brush a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil.
- Whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg, vegetable oil and buttermilk, then fold into the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool 15 minutes before serving.
QUICK BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
The tattered recipe card for this cornbread proves it's been a family favorite for years. It's my daughter's top request. -Judy Sellgren, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugars, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a greased 9-in. round or square baking pan (pan will be full). , Bake at 425° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CLASSIC CORNBREAD
This cornbread strikes the right balance between tender and crumbly. To use it in a Thanksgiving stuffing, reduce the sugar to 2 tablespoons.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. In a large bowl, stir together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, buttermilk, and eggs. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture and stir just until combined (do not overmix). Transfer batter to pan and smooth top.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack, 15 minutes, before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 8 g
BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
This is in the latest issue of Southern Living (love this magazine) and was contributed by Mary Lynn Hanily of Tuscaloosa, AL. Buttermilk Cornbread
Provided by Ron Joyce Ripple S
Categories Quick Breads
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Heat oil in an 8" cast iron skillet or muffin pans for 5 minutes.
- Combine cornmeal and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; make a well in the center of the mixture.
- Stir together buttermilk and egg; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
- Pour into the hot skillet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
CLASSIC BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
Slightly sweet, with a tender crumb thanks to the buttermilk, this is not only good on its own, but perfect when combined with savory ingredients for the ultimate Thanksgiving dressing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush bottom and sides of a 13-by-9-inch baking pan with 2 tablespoons butter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk; whisk in remaining butter. Stir cornmeal mixture into buttermilk mixture just until moistened. (Do not overmix.)
- Pour batter into prepared pan, and bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool in pan at least 15 minutes before inverting and slicing.
CLASSIC BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
Make and share this Classic Buttermilk Cornbread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Steve_G
Categories Quick Breads
Time 45m
Yield 1 10, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Butter bottom and sides of a 10 inch cast iron skillet or 9x9 inch baking pan.
- Mix first 6 ingredients in a food processor.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Beat buttermilk, vanilla and eggs in a large bowl.
- Add milk mixture to dry ingredients and process until just blended.
- Transfer to prepared pan.
- Bake about 30 minutes, until golden on top and tester comes out clean when inserted into center.
- Cool in pan on rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.9, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 111.7, Sodium 519.9, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 12.1, Protein 8.1
BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
A simple and easy recipe with delicious results. I take some butter and coat the top of the cornbread the minute it comes out of the oven. Once out of the pan, I sometimes add a drizzle of honey.
Provided by Yoly
Categories Cornbread
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Mix melted butter, sugar, and honey together in another bowl. Add eggs, one at time, and mix until combined. Stir in buttermilk. Mix in flour mixture, then fold in thawed corn. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 28 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 156.6 mg, Sugar 23.4 g
BUTTERMILK CORN BREAD, A SIMPLE METHOD
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories easy, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a nine-inch to 10-inch round baking pan or a cast-iron skillet.
- Mix cornmeal, flour, baking soda and salt together. Stir in the buttermilk and two tablespoons of the butter. Spread in prepared pan and bake 30 minutes.
- Brush with remaining melted butter. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 235, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 326 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
MY GRANDMOTHER would refer to this recipe as "comfort food", made from ingredients available on the farm or staples found in her pantry. She always cooked the corn bread in her "seasoned" black skillet, and it turned out slick as butter every time. -Elizabeth Cooper, Madison, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 2-4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place oil in an 8-in. ovenproof skillet; tilt to coat bottom and sides. Place in a 425° oven for 10 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Beat egg and buttermilk; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. , Pour into the hot skillet. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh buttermilk: Fresh buttermilk will give your cornbread a light and fluffy texture. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Use fine cornmeal: Fine cornmeal will produce a more delicate cornbread than coarse cornmeal. If you only have coarse cornmeal, you can grind it in a food processor or blender until it is fine.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your cornbread tough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cornbread in a hot oven: A hot oven will help the cornbread rise quickly and evenly. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit before baking the cornbread.
- Let the cornbread cool before serving: Let the cornbread cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Buttermilk cornbread is a classic Southern dish that is easy to make and delicious. With its light and fluffy texture and slightly sweet flavor, buttermilk cornbread is the perfect accompaniment to any meal. Whether you serve it with fried chicken, barbecue, or chili, buttermilk cornbread is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy bread to make, give buttermilk cornbread a try. You won't be disappointed!
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