Best 9 Three Ingredient Buttermilk Cornbread Recipes

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Three-ingredient buttermilk cornbread is a delectable and classic Southern dish, often passed down through generations. It is renowned for its simplicity, using only a handful of basic ingredients: cornmeal, buttermilk, and a touch of salt. This heavenly golden bread has a tender crumb that melts in your mouth, a crispy crust, and a sweet, savory flavor. Whether it's served warm with butter or dressed up with savory toppings, this flavorful cornbread is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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Easy Buttermilk Cornbread with a hint of honey is the perfect side to chili's, soups or stews! Crunchy buttery edges with a soft and fluffy centre!

Provided by Karina

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal ((or polenta))
1/4 cup brown sugar ((or white granulated sugar))
1 teaspoon baking powder ((optional: yields a fluffier cornbread))
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk (shake before measuring)
1/4 cup honey
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200C | 400F and position a rack in the middle. Lightly grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet or 9-inch square baking dish with butter and place skillet/dish into the oven to heat up. (Alternatively for cast iron skillets: heat 1/2 cup of unmelted butter in your cast iron over stove top on medium heat until melted, turn heat off then allow the butter to cool slightly before adding to the batter.)
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder (If using), baking soda and salt.
  • Make a well in the centre and add the buttermilk, honey and eggs. Mix together well to combine, then add in the slightly cooled melted butter. Mix again until 'just' combined (don't over mix).
  • Carefully remove your 'hot' pan or dish from the oven with oven mitts, and pour the batter into the hot skillet or dish. Listen to that sizzle! That's what you want.
  • Bake until the cornbread begins to brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean (about 20-23 minutes). Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 129 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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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

1-1/4 cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup canola oil

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.

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

BUTTERMILK CORN BREAD



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Categories     Bread     Milk/Cream     Food Processor     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Cornmeal     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup sifted all purpose flour
6 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 400°F. Butter bottom of 9x9x2-inch baking pan. Mix first 6 ingredients in processor. Add butter and cut in, using on/off turns, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Beat buttermilk and eggs in large bowl to blend. Add cornmeal mixture to egg mixture and blend. Transfer to prepared pan.
  • Bake until corn bread is light golden brown on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool in pan on rack. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)

EASY CORNBREAD--4 INGREDIENTS



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Great Southern-style cornbread with no sugar. Great with soups and veggies. Best when prepared in a cast iron skillet. Posting primarily to learn carb count.

Provided by Buttercup 42

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups cornmeal mix
1 1/4 cups skim milk
1 egg
1/4 cup oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • You can use butter spray to grease skillet, but it works best if you put a little oil in the skillet and put it in the oven while it is preheating. Remove skillet and tilt to coat pan bottom with oil right before you pour in the batter.
  • Mix cornmeal, milk, egg and oil in bowl.
  • Pour batter into hot skillet and return skillet to oven.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes depending on your oven.
  • Cornbread is done when the top is nice and brown and the sides have pulled away from the pan. Turn over the pan and it should slide right out. Cut into wedges and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.9, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 31.6, Carbohydrate 2.2, Protein 2.3

THREE INGREDIENT BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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This is a quick and easy, savory cornbread recipe. I learned this from my grandmother and it is my all time favorite cornbread.

Provided by Jillian Horton

Categories     Cornbread

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

vegetable oil as needed
1 ½ cups buttermilk
1 ½ cups cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Pour enough oil into a skillet to coat the bottom; place into oven.
  • Mix buttermilk, cornmeal, and flour together in a bowl until smooth. Remove skillet from oven; pour in buttermilk mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cornbread is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 50.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

THREE INGREDIENT BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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This is a quick and easy, savory cornbread recipe. I learned this from my grandmother and it is my all time favorite cornbread.

Provided by Jillian Horton

Categories     Cornbread

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

vegetable oil as needed
1 ½ cups buttermilk
1 ½ cups cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Pour enough oil into a skillet to coat the bottom; place into oven.
  • Mix buttermilk, cornmeal, and flour together in a bowl until smooth. Remove skillet from oven; pour in buttermilk mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cornbread is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 50.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

BUTTERMILK CORN BREAD



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Categories     Bread     Milk/Cream     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Dinner     Fall     Tailgating     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
1 1/3 cups yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 9-inch square baking pan. Sift flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and baking soda into medium bowl. Whisk buttermilk, butter and eggs in large bowl to blend. Add dry ingredients and stir just until blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake until golden brown around edges and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool in pan on rack. (Can be made ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature up to 2 days or freeze up to 2 weeks.)

MOM'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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I never knew what packaged cornbread was as a child. It's so easy and great to have with dinner or to put in dressing. My dressing gets requested every holiday and it has to have this cornbread in it.

Provided by Stock Show Mom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 25m

Yield 1 pan, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 tablespoon cooking oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F
  • Pour 1/2 the oil into a small (cast iron) skillet and let heat with oven.
  • Mix dry ingredients.
  • Add buttermilk, egg and remaining oil.
  • Mix until lumps are gone. Remove skillet from hot oven and pour batter inches.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • ***If making a double batch, DO NOT increase egg amount, but double everything else.

Tips:

  • For a sweeter cornbread, add 1/2 cup of sugar to the batter.
  • For a spicier cornbread, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the batter.
  • For a cheesier cornbread, add 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the batter.
  • For a more moist cornbread, add 1/2 cup of sour cream to the batter.
  • For a crispy cornbread, bake it in a preheated cast iron skillet.
  • Serve cornbread with butter, honey, or your favorite topping.

Conclusion:

Three-ingredient buttermilk cornbread is incredibly easy to make and quick. It is a versatile recipe that can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it sweet, spicy, cheesy, or moist, this cornbread recipe has you covered. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this three-ingredient buttermilk cornbread a try.

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