Homemade Cornbread

5 from 8 votes

Easy homemade cornbread perfect for dinner any night of the week.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Total Time 28

Servings people

Calories 219kcal

Mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
1 cup cornmeal, 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ¾ teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg. Then mix in the milk, and finally add the melted butter.
⅓ cup butter, 1 egg, 1 cup milk
Mix liquid mixture into dry mixture. Stir until combined.
Pour batter into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 18-25 minutes.
Let cool slightly, serve while still warm.

Mix just until combined. Overmixing can make the cornbread dense instead of tender.
Preheat the oven fully. A hot oven helps the cornbread rise and bake evenly.
Check for doneness early. The top should be lightly golden, and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean. If needed, bake for a few more minutes.
Let it cool slightly before slicing. This helps the cornbread set and keeps it from crumbling.
If doubling, use a larger pan. Use a 9 x 13 baking dish and increase baking time by 5-10 minutes.