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). This ensures that your cornbread bakes evenly.
- 2
Grease the Baking Pan
Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or a cast-iron skillet with butter or cooking spray.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- 4
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted unsalted butter, and honey until smooth.
- 5
Mix Together
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix. The batter may be slightly lumpy.
Baking
- 6
Pour the Batter
Pour the cornbread batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cornbread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
