Best 11 Texas Buttermilk Cornbread Recipes

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When the craving for a delectable cornbread arises, look no further than the classic Texan buttermilk cornbread. With its golden crust and fluffy interior, this iconic bread is a staple of Southern cuisine and a true testament to the culinary heritage of Texas. As you embark on your journey to discover the best recipe for Texas buttermilk cornbread, let us guide you through the essential ingredients and techniques that will elevate your baking experience and result in a mouthwatering cornbread that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

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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

TEXAS BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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In Martha's family, cornbread is made without eggs or sugar. If you prefer sweet cornbread, mix 6 tablespoons sugar in with the dry ingredients. Either version is delicious served with butter and honey.

Provided by Martha Holmes

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

unsalted butter
2 cups yellow cornmeal
6 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/3 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish with 2 tablespoons butter. Place dish in oven 10 minutes (butter may brown).
  • Meanwhile, whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in large bowl to blend. Add buttermilk and remaining 6 tablespoons melted butter. Stir batter just until evenly moistened (do not over mix).
  • Transfer cornbread batter to hot dish and spread evenly. Bake cornbread until crusty on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cornbread cool at least 10 minutes. Serve warm.

LITTLE TEXAS CORNBREAD



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Cheddar cheese, cream-style corn and green chilies dress up ordinary corn bread. Generous slices taste great with a bowl of chili. A friend gave me this recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 large eggs
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, cheese and baking powder. In another bowl, combine the eggs, corn, sour cream, oil and chilies. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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Serve this Southern-style buttermilk cornbread with Red Beans with Andouille Sausage.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more, room temperature, for baking pan
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (for a fluffier cornbread, add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda)
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan. In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda (if using), and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, butter, and eggs (mixture might appear curdled). Add to flour mixture and stir just until combined (do not overmix). Transfer to baking pan and smooth top.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g

DUTCH OVEN BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cornmeal
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 (12-ounce) can creamed corn
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons lard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together, and then add the creamed corn, buttermilk, and eggs, and mix thoroughly.
  • Position a 10-inch or 12-inch Dutch oven over where the fire on your grill will be, and then arrange 15 charcoal briquettes around the bottom. Heat the Dutch oven over the fire.
  • Melt the lard in the Dutch oven, and then add the batter. The lard will rise up the edges and spill onto the top of the batter. Cover the Dutch oven and place 10 coals on the lid. Cook for about 30 minutes, or until the bread is brown and firm.
  • If using a cast iron skillet in the oven instead, preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place the skillet in the oven, melt the lard, and then add the batter. Do not cover. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm.

BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup stone ground cornmeal
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cups whole corn kernels (fresh, blanched or canned and drained)

Steps:

  • Preheat cast iron skillet or corn stick mold in a preheated 425 degree oven. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients with a wooden spoon, do not over-mix. Remove baking dish from oven and grease with vegetable spray or brush with melted butter. Add batter and bake for 10 to 15 minutes for sticks and 20 minutes for each loaf.

BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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Make and share this Buttermilk Cornbread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dachshund Lover

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups buttermilk cornmeal mix (like Aunt Jemima or White Lily)
3 tablespoons Crisco shortening
1 1/2 cups buttermilk or 1 1/2 cups milk
1 beaten egg

Steps:

  • Melt shortening in a large (approximately 12 inches) iron skillet in a 350 degree oven until melted and very hot.
  • While the shortening is heating you can begin to prepare the cornbread batter.
  • In a large bowl combine the meal, egg and buttermilk and mix only to combine ingredients some lumps left is best.
  • When the shortening is hot, roll it around in the pan to keep the cornbread from sticking and pour the remaining shortening (leave about a teaspoon in the pan) into your batter and mix together.
  • Pour batter into pan and cook in oven for approximately 20 to 25 minutes.

BUTTERMILK CORN BREAD, A SIMPLE METHOD



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons melted butter

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

TEX-MEX CORNBREAD



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This special corn bread has spice added to it with its jalapeno peppers. The Mexicorn adds lots of wonderful color.-Gene Pitts, Wilsonville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup cornmeal
1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, beaten
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 cup chopped onion
3 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded, deveined and diced
1-3/4 cups buttermilk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt; set aside. In another bowl, combine egg, corn, onion, peppers, buttermilk and 1-3/4 cups cheese. Stir corn mixture into flour mixture. Pour into a greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet. Bake at 350° for about 40-50 minutes or until bread tests done. Top with remaining cheese and remove from the oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 9g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 853mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

TEXAS CORNBREAD -



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I want to share here this classic recipe which traveled to Texas with the settlers and it is served at Luby's Cafeterias in Texas. The buttermilk in this recipe makes it extra moist and delicious. Enjoy it.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 9 squares, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup milk
1 cup buttermilk
2 extra large eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups cornmeal
2/3 cup all-purpose flour (I use King Arthur's)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425º F. Grease generously a 10-inch cast iron skillet, or a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together milk, buttermilk, eggs and oil until blended.
  • Add cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Pour into greased pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and a wooden toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Cool and cut in 3 inch - 9 squares.

GRANDMA'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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Fluffy, moist skillet cornbread-just like Nana used to make! Serve with butter and honey.

Provided by Stacy

Categories     Cornbread

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¼ cups stone-ground cornmeal
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Generously oil a seasoned 10-inch cast iron skillet. Place in the preheated oven; set a timer for 10 minutes.
  • While the skillet is heating, place cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl and mix together with a large spoon.
  • Place eggs and oil in a medium bowl. Whisk in 1½ cups plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk.
  • When 2 minutes remain on the timer, stir buttermilk mixture into cornmeal mixture using the spoon.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven when the timer goes off. Pour batter into the hot skillet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Cool cornbread in the skillet for 5 minutes. Place a plate on top of the skillet and invert cornbread onto the plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 520.4 mg

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The key to delicious cornbread is using fresh ingredients. Fresh cornmeal, buttermilk, and eggs will give your bread the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter will make your cornbread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a Cast Iron Skillet: A cast iron skillet is the best way to cook cornbread. It distributes heat evenly and gives the bread a crispy crust.
  • Preheat the Skillet: Before adding the batter to the skillet, make sure it is preheated over medium heat. This will help the bread cook evenly.
  • Don't Crowd the Skillet: Don't overcrowd the skillet with batter. This will prevent the bread from cooking evenly.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the cornbread until it is golden brown on top. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.
  • Let the Bread Cool Before Serving: Let the cornbread cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it hold together better.

Conclusion:

Texas buttermilk cornbread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. Whether you're having it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this bread is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make bread, give Texas buttermilk cornbread a try!

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