Beef Free Easy Cornbread
Golden, slightly sweet, and tender all the way through, this classic cornbread is the kind of comfort food that belongs on every table. It comes together with pantry staples — cornmeal, flour, buttermilk, eggs, and butter — so there's nothing complicated standing between you and a warm square fresh from the oven. The trick of preheating the butter right in the pan gives the bottom and edges an irresistible golden crust that you just can't get any other way. Because this recipe is built entirely around simple baking ingredients, it's naturally free from any beef or meat-derived components without requiring any swaps or substitutions. The buttermilk keeps the crumb moist and just a little tangy, while the touch of sugar balances everything out beautifully. It pairs perfectly with soups, chili, or honestly just a generous smear of extra butter straight out of the pan.
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9 servings
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, for the pan
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Place 1 tbsp butter in an 8x8-inch baking pan and set it in the oven while it preheats, until the butter is melted and the pan is hot, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
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