Best 6 Montanas Cornbread Recipes

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Montana cornbread is a unique and flavorful variation on the classic Southern cornbread. This hearty bread is made with a combination of cornmeal, flour, and buttermilk, giving it a tender crumb and a slightly sweet flavor. It is a staple at many Montana potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings, and it is also a delicious accompaniment to a bowl of chili or a hearty stew. This article will provide you with all the information you need to make the best Montana cornbread, from the ingredients you need to the step-by-step instructions. So whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, you can easily whip up a batch of this Montana cornbread and enjoy its delicious flavor.

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JALAPENO CORNBREAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Combine 1 1/4 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups cornmeal, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Whisk 2 1/4 cups buttermilk, 2 eggs, 1/2 stick melted butter and 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos; stir into the flour mixture. Pour into a buttered, cornmeal-dusted 9-inch cast-iron skillet; top with sliced fresh jalapenos. Bake at 450 degrees F, 20 to 25 minutes.

SWEET CORNBREAD



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For all those cornbread lovers who want a cross between cornbread and cake, this is it -- a tender, sweet cornbread that is lovely and versatile. Enjoy it with a holiday meal or serve it with berries and whipped cream for a light dessert.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for buttering the pan
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pan (see Cook's Note)
1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and lightly flour a 9-inch cake pan. Be sure to remove any excess flour from the pan.
  • Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together 8 tablespoons of the butter with the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Pour the butter mixture into the cornmeal mixture and stir until thoroughly combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a cake tester comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
  • Let cool for 15 minutes before removing from the pan. Mix the honey and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter together in a small bowl, then spread all over the top of the cornbread to finish. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

TENNESSEE CORNBREAD



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This is spectacular. I got it from McCall's Cooking School Cookbook. I have a hard time getting it out of the pan 'pretty', but even when it comes out in pieces, it's wonderful.

Provided by Bliss

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
2 cups white cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (sifted before measuring)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups buttermilk
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Prepare Corn Bread: Heat oven to 350°.
  • Put butter in 9x5x2 inch loaf pan.
  • Place in oven to let butter melt.
  • Meanwhile, sift together in large bowl cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Add buttermilk and egg to cornmeal-flour mixture.
  • Remove loaf pan from oven and pour hot melted butter into cornmeal mixture.
  • Set loaf pan aside to cool.
  • Using a wooden spoon, mix corn bread batter only until all dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Thoroughly grease the inside of the cooled loaf pan with solid vegetable shortening.
  • This corn bread can stick to the pan so be SURE YOU GREASE THE PAN VERY HEAVILY.
  • If possible, use a pan with a nonstick finish.
  • Pour bread batter into prepared pan and put it on the center rack of the preheated oven.
  • Bake for 1 hour or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Bread should be very light golden brown.
  • Remove pan from oven and immediately turn bread out onto a breadboard.
  • Let cool about 5 minute.
  • and cut into thick slices.
  • Serve with plenty of butter or honey butter (makes 1 loaf of bread).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1973.2, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 20.1, Cholesterol 292.2, Sodium 2989.8, Carbohydrate 360.3, Fiber 19.5, Sugar 125.5, Protein 49

CORNBREAD



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Cornbread is a great side dish that your family will love to eat on its own or use to wipe their plate clean of all the deliciousness you serve up. This recipe for cornbread works equally as well with yellow, white or blue cornmeal so you can choose the color of cornbread you want! With Gold Medal™ flour and 10 minutes of prep time, you'll be pulling a golden brown cornbread out of the oven before you know it.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1 cup milk
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups yellow, white or blue cornmeal
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400°F. Spray the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan or 9-inch round cake pan with the cooking spray.
  • In a 1-quart saucepan, heat the butter over low heat until melted.
  • In a large bowl, beat the melted butter, milk and egg with a fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Add the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt all at once; stir just until the flour is moistened (batter will be lumpy). Pour batter into the pan; use a rubber spatula to scrape batter from bowl. Spread batter evenly in pan and smooth top of batter.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

PERFECTLY SWEET CORNBREAD



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Make and share this Perfectly Sweet Cornbread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mike Garcia

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup oil
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Combine flour, sugar, corn meal, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Combine milk, eggs, oil and butter in small bowl and mix well. Add to flour mixture and stir just until blended.
  • Pour into baking pan. Bake for 35 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean.
  • For corn muffins, spoon batter into muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans.

GOLDEN SWEET CORNBREAD



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If you like sweet cornbread, this is the recipe for you! My mom made this for me as a child, and now it's my family's favorite.

Provided by bluegirl

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
⅔ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 egg
1 cup milk
⅓ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray or lightly grease a 9 inch round cake pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt and baking powder. Stir in egg, milk and vegetable oil until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 353.9 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality cornmeal. Fresh cornmeal will give your cornbread a better flavor and texture. If you can, find stone-ground cornmeal, which has a more coarse texture and a more pronounced corn flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make your cornbread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the batter rest for a few minutes before baking. This will allow the cornmeal to absorb the liquid and will help to produce a more tender cornbread.
  • Bake the cornbread in a hot oven. This will help to create a crispy crust and a tender interior.
  • Serve the cornbread warm with butter and honey. This is a classic combination that is always a winner.

Conclusion:

Cornbread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you like it plain or dressed up with butter, honey, or chili, there's a cornbread recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy bread to make, give one of these Montana cornbread recipes a try. You won't be disappointed.

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