Best 6 Moist And Tender Cornbread Recipes

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Cornbread is a classic Southern dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. Like any other classic dish, there are several ways to make it, but the goal is always the same: moist and tender cornbread that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you like yours sweet or savory, spoonbread or skillet-cooked, this guide will walk you through the steps and ingredients you need to make the best cornbread you've ever tasted. From selecting the right type of cornmeal to perfecting the cooking technique, you'll learn all the secrets to making moist and tender cornbread that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY MOIST CORNBREAD RECIPE



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This easy and moist cornbread recipe is a true southern treat made with tangy buttermilk and cooked in a cast iron skillet to achieve that iconic crispy bottom. This one bowl recipe is incredibly versatile and is a great base recipe to create endless variations!

Provided by Bettie

Categories     All Recipes

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 TBSP (140 gr) unsalted butter, divided (*see note for substitution)
2 cups (240 gr) cornmeal (good quality stone ground cornmeal preferred)
1/2 cup (60 gr) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp kosher salt
2 TBSP (25 gr) sugar (*see note)
1 1/2 cup (355 ml) buttermilk, room temperature (*see note for substitution)
2 large eggs, room temperature

Steps:

  • Position your oven rack in the center of the oven and place a well seasoned 10" or 12" cast iron skillet inside. Preheat your oven to 450F (232C). This will preheat your skillet to help achieve a very crispy bottom to your cornbread. Alternatively, if you do not have a cast iron skillet you may use a 9" round or square metal or glass baking dish for this recipe, but you should not preheat them in the oven.
  • Meanwhile, melt your butter. Once completely melted, divide out about 2 TBSP. This will be used to grease your skillet. The rest of the butter will go into the cornbread. Set both aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk together until combined.
  • Add in your buttermilk, eggs, and the larger amount of melted butter and stir until everything is just incorporated. You don't want to over-mix.
  • Carefully remove the hot cast iron skillet from the oven. Add the 2 TBSP butter you divided out to the pan and swirl around until the bottom is coated. Pour your cornbread batter into the skillet and immediately place skillet back into the hot oven. If you are using a baking dish instead of a cast iron skillet, coat it with the reserved melted butter.
  • Cook at 450F (232C) for about 20 minutes or until a tester comes out with moist crumb from the center. If you want a crispier top, put it under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching it very closely.
  • As an optional extra step in increase the moistness of this cornbread, run a stick of butter over the top of the bread while it is still hot. The butter will melt down into the bread and keep it extra moist and delicious! Use as much as you like of the stick. I just rub it all over until it is well coated.

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 AND TENDER CORNBREAD



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This is moist and delicious. I came up with this recipe as an alternative to the usual dinner rolls always served in restaurants. I wanted to find a way to keep it moist, if there were leftovers....well there never were!! Many times people would opt for a piece of this with honey butter over dessert.I made this in large batches, and didnt really measure to any certain degree, but i think i came up with it for a smaller batch.

Provided by lkazmo2

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 (8 1/2 ounce) boxes corn muffin mix (i used jiffy mix)
3 eggs, slighty beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sour cream
honey butter
softened butter or margarine
honey

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir with wooden spoon till well mixed. There should still be a few lumps.
  • Put in a greased 9x13 pan.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 30 - 40 minutes. Bake until set, and light golden brown and edges just start to pull away from pan. You dont want to overbake it.
  • Serve warm with honey butter.
  • Mix equal parts of butter or margarine and honey for the honey butter. will keep for weeks in the frig.
  • Keep leftover cornbread covered and in frig. reheat in microwave to warm up.

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.

MOIST AND TENDER CORNBREAD



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I took measurements this time when I whipped up my cornbread. It's a really moist and cakelike cornbread. Cook time is a guess, as I really forgot to take note of how long it was in the oven. Bake until just set.

Provided by crispychick

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/3 cups white cornbread mix
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) can creamed corn
6 tablespoons butter (divided)
chopped jalapenos or onion

Steps:

  • While mixing the cornbread, be melting 4 T butter in an 8" cast iron skillet.
  • In a bowl, beat the eggs with the milk and sour cream. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, including the melted butter.
  • Add remaining 2 T butter to the skillet and once it's melted pour the cornbread mix into the skillet.
  • Place in the oven and bake until just set (30-45 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.9, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 108.5, Sodium 710.4, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.3

SWEETEST CORNBREAD



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This is a recipe for a very quick and easy cornbread that comes out of the oven so tender, moist, and very sweet! My family enjoys is with chili, jambalaya, ham and bean soup... the list goes on!

Provided by Lisa Hamm

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
3 (7.5 ounce) packages cornbread mix (such as Jiffy®)
1 cup milk
3 eggs
1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn
½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Pour corn bread mix into a large bowl.
  • Whisk milk and eggs together in a separate bowl and pour over the cornbread mix. Stir just enough so that all ingredients are incorporated. Pour in creamed corn and sugar. Stir gently until well incorporated, but do not overmix.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl, about 30 seconds. Pour over the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1036.3 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cornmeal for the best flavor and texture.
  • Buttermilk adds a tangy flavor and helps to keep the cornbread moist.
  • Honey or sugar adds sweetness and helps to brown the cornbread.
  • Baking powder helps the cornbread to rise.
  • Eggs add richness and help to bind the ingredients together.
  • Melted butter adds flavor and helps to keep the cornbread moist.
  • Preheat the oven to the correct temperature before baking the cornbread.
  • Bake the cornbread until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving.

Conclusion:

Cornbread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious cornbread that your family and friends will love.

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