Cornbread Recipe
Make Cornbread Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it's ready for baking.
- 2
Prepare the Baking Dish
Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or a cast-iron skillet with the unsalted butter.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- 4
- 5
Melt Butter
Melt the remaining unsalted butter and add it to the wet ingredient mixture, whisking until combined.
- 6
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the cornbread light and fluffy.
Baking
- 7
Pour and Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or skillet and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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