Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsMiss Shirley's Cafe, BWI AirportGrandpa's Cornbread Recipe

Grandpa's Cornbread Recipe

Time40m
Serves8

Make Grandpa's 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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Wet Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Bake

    Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch square baking dish or skillet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool and Serve

    Let the cornbread cool for a few minutes before cutting into squares and serving warm.

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