{"id":29704,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/buttery-corn-bread\/"},"modified":"2024-04-11T16:55:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T21:55:21","slug":"buttery-cornbread","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/buttery-cornbread\/","title":{"rendered":"Cornbread"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chili, barbecue, slow-cooked beef\u2014whatever the comfort food, it probably pairs well with a buttery square of cornbread. And while we love the nostalgia of baking a quick cornbread from a box of Jiffy, nothing compares to the tender crumb of a homemade cornbread recipe. Because this recipe yields quite a bit of batter, it&#8217;s one of those perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/13-x-9-pan-bread-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/13-x-9-pan-bread-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">13&#215;9-inch bread recipes<\/a>. Or, you can do some\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/baking-pan-conversions\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/baking-pan-conversions\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">baking pan conversions<\/a> and use a 12-inch cast iron skillet for that signature crispy bottom.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Cornbread<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Butter:<\/strong>\u00a0Butter replaces oil in this recipe to give the cornbread its moist texture and\u00a0a richer depth of flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eggs:<\/strong> Eggs give the cornbread its structure; they also work with the butter to moisten the batter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milk:<\/strong> The 2% milk in this recipe brings an extra layer of fat to the batter that will help deliver a tender crumb\u2014a defining characteristic of cornbread!<\/li>\n<li><strong>All-purpose flour:<\/strong> Because cornbread cooks up from a batter rather than a kneaded dough, all-purpose flour is the best bet for a soft, almost cake-like texture (rather than the chewier texture you&#8217;d get from bread flour). For a quick refresher, here are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/different-types-of-flour-and-when-to-use-them\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/different-types-of-flour-and-when-to-use-them\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">different types of flour and when to use them<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cornmeal:<\/strong>\u00a0When considering how to make cornbread, the bright yellow cornmeal is key. Fine- to medium-grind cornmeal is best in baked goods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Make the batter<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat your oven to 400\u00b0F. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together for about five to seven minutes until they&#8217;re light and fluffy. In a second bowl, combine the eggs and milk. In a third bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt.<\/p>\n<p>Alternately add the dry ingredients and the egg mixture to the large bowl of creamed butter and sugar. Fold the mixture together until no clumps of dry ingredients remain.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Bake the bread<\/h3>\n<p>Pour the cornbread batter into a greased 13&#215;9-inch metal pan and bake for 22 to 27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cut the bread into squares and serve warm.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1974368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Buttery-Cornbread_HCA24_14600_P2_MD_11_09_2b.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Buttery Cornbread Hca24 14600 P2 Md 11 09 2b\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Cornbread Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Double the corn:<\/strong> If you love the flavor of sweet corn, stir in 1-1\/2 cups of thawed frozen corn to the batter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add jalapenos:<\/strong> Wondering how to make cornbread more spicy? Seeded and sliced or chopped jalapenos will do the trick. You could also follow this recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/jalapeno-buttermilk-cornbread\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/jalapeno-buttermilk-cornbread\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">jalapeno buttermilk cornbread<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mix in honey:<\/strong> While you could drizzle honey over the top of basic cornbread, you could also cut a bit of the sugar from the batter and replace it with honey so that it bakes through the bread and sweetens it from the inside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add fruit:<\/strong> Have extra cranberries from all your fall baking recipes? Make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cranberry-cornbread\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cranberry-cornbread\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">cranberry cornbread<\/a> for a sweeter take; it&#8217;ll be tasty enough to serve for dessert instead of as a side dish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Turn it into stuffing:<\/strong> Make a double batch of buttery cornbread to serve as squares\u2014then turn the leftovers into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cornbread-stuffing\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cornbread-stuffing\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">cornbread stuffing<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Cornbread<\/h2>\n<p>Store cornbread in an airtight container or a resealable storage bag with all the air squeezed out. It can remain in a cool, dark spot in your pantry for about three days. If you want to stretch it to about five days, store cornbread in the fridge.<\/p>\n<h2>Can you freeze cornbread?<\/h2>\n<p>You can freeze cornbread. Wrap it tightly and keep the bread in a single layer (rather than squares stacked on top of one another) to prevent sticking. Store cornbread in the freezer for up to three months. When it&#8217;s time to thaw, simply pop your frozen cornbread in the microwave or oven and heat it through.<\/p>\n<h2>Cornbread Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1974372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Buttery-Cornbread_HCA24_14600_P2_MD_11_09_3b.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Buttery Cornbread Hca24 14600 P2 Md 11 09 3b\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What kind of pan is best for cornbread?<\/h3>\n<p>While you can use any 13&#215;9-inch pan you have for this recipe, the most classic cornbreads have a moist inside and a crisp outside. Metal pans are better suited to creating that crisp outside because they heat more quickly than glass. If you want to keep things more traditional, a 12-inch cast-iron skillet would bake the cornbread more evenly than a metal baking dish.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t have a cast-iron skillet? This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodgecastiron.com\/product\/round-cast-iron-classic-skillet?sku=L10SK3\" data-name=\"www.lodgecastiron.com\/product\/round-cast-iron-classic-skillet?sku=L10SK3\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">12-inch Lodge skillet<\/a> is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/the-best-cast-iron-pan-under-50-dollars\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/the-best-cast-iron-pan-under-50-dollars\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">best cast-iron pans under $50<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Why did my cornbread turn out dry?<\/h3>\n<p>Overmixing the batter or overbaking the batter could result in dry cornbread. Because oven temperatures can vary, start checking your cornbread around 22 minutes. If the sides look golden and the center doesn&#8217;t look loose, do a toothpick check. Remember that baked goods continue to cook slightly once removed from the oven, so a small amount of cornbread on the toothpick is OK. By the time it cools, the toothpick should come out clean and the inside will still be moist.<\/p>\n<h3>How do you know when cornbread is done baking?<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;ll know cornbread is finished baking when the edges are more golden than the rest of the bread, and they start to pull away from the sides of the pan. You&#8217;ll also notice the center of the bread won&#8217;t be runny anymore.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Golden squares of buttery cornbread pair perfectly with any comfort meal. This cornbread is crisp on the outside with a soft, crumbly interior.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7895,"featured_media":2148728,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303972,303971,304158,305616,305615,305378,304328,305641,305271,305487,304338,304515,303966,304988,304408,304368,303887,305374,304558,324623,304150,303883,305031],"categories-v2":[308503,308500,310461,309438,310897,310890,309386,308988,308984,308481,310913,309216,310796,308992,308880,308495,308935,308813,308745,308478,309381,308910,309177,309434,308476,308975],"coauthors":[341687],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Buttery Horseradish Corn on the Cob","post_link":"\/recipes\/buttery-horseradish-corn-on-the-cob\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps164050_TH153342C02_12_7b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Honey 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I\u2019m so happy I found this recipe! If you have a few extra minutes, this recipe is worth making","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-11-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sharon3089"},"reviewBody":"<p>This has been my go-to recipe for many years, and it always gets gobbled up when I serve it at family meals and potlucks.  I love the sweetnesses and moistness of this recipe.  It is great crumbled over chili or served with butter and honey.  Absolutely delicious!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-01-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"amsm"},"reviewBody":"I loved the sweetness of this cornbread, and it was great fresh right out of the oven. We ate ours with butter and syrup, just like when I was a kid!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-11-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Antonia481"},"reviewBody":"<p>I have been making this recipe for the past 8 years or so. First found it on a different recipe site. Everyone in my family loves it and I have to make it for every holiday.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-01-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Joe945"},"reviewBody":"Have now made this cornbread recipe at least 20 times over the past couple years. It is an absolute \u2018hands-down\u2019 favorite of my family and some (lucky friends), when I serve it with any kind of soup, especially my kielbasa and kale soup. Deelish!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-05-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"momof2labs"},"reviewBody":"<p>Best cornbread recipe ever!  This is the cornbread that you can make and fix a pot of cabbage and be in heaven.  Just delicious!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-01-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dsutton123"},"reviewBody":"<p>A great recipe!  My Kentucky-born grandma always made sweet cornbread and cornbread without sugar. Sweet cornbread was great and always disappeared first. It\u2019s as southern as the boring unsweetened bread. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-02-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BeckyJCarver"},"reviewBody":"<p>Very good basic cornbread recipe. I made it in 2 loaf pans & in the 2nd pan I added chopped jalepenos & shredded cheddar. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-01-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Candyd"},"reviewBody":"<p>We made this last night, and it was delicious. Everyone loved it, there was not much left.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-01-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"theonedos"},"reviewBody":"<p>This is so much like the Brazilian \"Bolo de Fuba\" that I love so much! There is nothing betther than waiting for a bus in the morning and buying this cornbread and a cup of coffee from a street vendor. Family loves it!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-05-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Claudia025"},"reviewBody":"<p>Very tasty and moist!  Love a good cornbread.  (PS - tell your demo cooks to scrape out their bowls and off their spatulas.  Home cooks don't leave anything behind!)<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-01-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ms11145"},"reviewBody":"<p>Is way too sweet for my taste. I do add sugar but I don't add a cup of sugar. As for the flour\/ cornmeal ratio I prefer one to one. Did like the buttery taste<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-12-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MaryAnne254"},"reviewBody":"<p>This cornbread is delicious! It was very easy and quick to make, baked up nice and moist, and a litttle bit sweet, and made a good amount. Our family pronounced it excellent!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-08-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Deb628"},"reviewBody":"<p>I tried this recipoe recently, and didn't care for it, although my husband did, because the texture and sweetness makes it seem more like a cake than cornbread.  My pet peeve is recipes that call for butter measurements in cups rather than in sticks, which this one does!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-01-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Eric574"},"reviewBody":"<p>I'm sure this is delicious, but it 'ain't' cornbread.  It's cake with some cornmeal in it.  That's why I can only give it 3 stars.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-01-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Happy788"},"reviewBody":"<p>NO SUGAR! This \"cornbread\" isn't cornbread, it's a cake.  1 cup of sugar... way too much. Buttermilk should be used, not watery milk. Try it without the sugar and use buttermilk and see if this cornbread is better.  A true Southern cornbread is cooked in a greased, HOT cast iron skillet and sizzles when you pour in the mix. Yes, I cooked the Californian CB, one bite, and it went to the chickens. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenCoathanger"},"reviewBody":"Best corn bread ever!  Love the simple ingredient list.  We like them as muffins.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"title":"Buttery Cornbread","description":"Check out this video for how to make Buttery Cornbread","url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/videos\/uWsOyRfK-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","duration":"1m37s","mime_type":"video\/mp4","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/dam-cdn.tmb.orangelogic.com\/AssetLink\/583d6n84qvvcjd07k027675ro3g25dqr.jpg","advertising":"","jw_id":"uWsOyRfK","jw_url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/videos\/uWsOyRfK-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","jw_thmub_url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/v2\/media\/uWsOyRfK\/poster.jpg?width=720","jw_publish_date":"2019-01-12T00:00:00"},"rms_legacy_id":"14600","romance_copy_dek":"Golden squares of buttery cornbread pair perfectly with any comfort meal. 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