Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 1 cup yellow cornmeal
\u2022 1 cup all-purpose flour
\u2022 1 tbsp baking powder
\u2022 \u00bd tsp baking soda
\u2022 \u00be tsp salt
\u2022 2\/3 cup granulated sugar (reduce to 1\/3 cup for a more savory version)
\u2022 2 large eggs
\u2022 1\u00bc cups buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar, let sit 5 mins)
\u2022 \u00bd cup unsalted butter, melted (plus more for greasing and brushing)
\u2022 Optional: 1 tbsp honey for added sweetness<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Preheat your oven to 400\u00b0F (205\u00b0C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or cast-iron skillet with butter and set aside.
\u2022 In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until well combined.
\u2022 In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter. Add the honey here if using.
\u2022 Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until everything is combined. Do not overmix\u2014the batter should be slightly lumpy and thick.
\u2022 Pour the batter into the prepared pan or skillet and spread it out evenly.
\u2022 Bake for 20\u201325 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
\u2022 As soon as it comes out of the oven, brush the top with melted butter for that extra shine and flavor boost.
\u2022 Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips for the Perfect Cornbread<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Don\u2019t skip the buttermilk<\/strong>: It adds the perfect tang and keeps the texture soft and moist. If you don\u2019t have any, the milk + vinegar trick works just fine. \u2022 Honey Butter Topping<\/strong>: Mix \u00bc cup softened butter with 1 tbsp honey and a pinch of salt for a sweet, creamy spread. Serve warm with soups, stews, BBQ, or eggs and bacon for a breakfast twist. Pair with creamy mac and cheese, collard greens, or smothered chicken for a full soul food spread. Leftovers? Heat up a slice in the morning with butter and a drizzle of syrup or crumble it into chili for extra body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Buttery cornbread is the kind of classic that never goes out of style. It\u2019s easy to whip up, endlessly customizable, and hits every craving\u2014whether you like it sweet, savory, spicy, or straight-up rich and golden. One slice in and you\u2019ll understand why it\u2019s a staple in every Southern kitchen. So grab your skillet, melt that butter, and get ready to fall in love with the perfect pan of cornbread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Stick around\u2014every visit tastes better than the last at The Buttered Bliss.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The Classic Side Dish That Steals the Show Cornbread is one of those rare side dishes that has the power to outshine the main course. When done right, it\u2019s golden on the outside, soft and tender on the inside, with a rich buttery flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. This buttery cornbread recipe […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":887,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-968","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cooking-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/968","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=968"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/968\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":969,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/968\/revisions\/969"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/887"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=968"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=968"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=968"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\u2022 Use a cast iron skillet<\/strong>: This gives your cornbread that crispy golden crust while keeping the inside tender. Preheat the skillet before pouring in the batter for best results.
\u2022 Want savory cornbread?<\/strong> Cut the sugar down to 2\u20133 tablespoons and add shredded cheddar, diced jalape\u00f1os, green onions, or cooked crumbled bacon into the batter.
\u2022 Sweeter side?<\/strong> Add more sugar or honey and serve it with cinnamon butter or maple syrup for a dessert-style twist.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOptional Add-Ins & Variations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Jalape\u00f1o Cheddar Cornbread<\/strong>: Fold in \u00bd cup shredded cheddar and 1 diced jalape\u00f1o for a spicy version.
\u2022 Corn Kernel Boost<\/strong>: Stir in \u00bd cup of sweet corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen) to add bursts of texture.
\u2022 Maple Cornbread<\/strong>: Swap sugar for maple syrup and drizzle extra on top before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\nServing Suggestions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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