Jul 14 2026

Cornbread Recipe

Time40m
Serves8

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. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it's ready for baking.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Baking Dish

    Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or a cast-iron skillet with the unsalted butter.

Mixing Ingredients

  1. 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.

  2. 4

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs until well combined.

  3. 5

    Melt Butter

    Melt the remaining unsalted butter and add it to the wet ingredient mixture, whisking until combined.

  4. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 8

    Cool and Serve

    Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Cut into squares or wedges and serve warm, optionally with butter or honey.

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