Citrus Free Easy Cornbread
Warm, golden, and just the right amount of sweet, this classic cornbread is the kind of comfort food that belongs on every table. The ingredient list is refreshingly straightforward — cornmeal, flour, buttermilk, eggs, and butter — with absolutely nothing citrus-based hiding in the mix, which is more than you can say for plenty of store-bought cornbread mixes that sneak in unexpected additives. The trick to that irresistible crispy bottom crust is preheating the buttered pan in the oven before the batter ever touches it, so the moment it hits the hot surface it starts forming that gorgeous golden edge. Buttermilk keeps the crumb tender and moist without any need for citrus juice or zest as a flavor booster. A light touch when mixing is all it takes — a few lumps in the batter are totally fine and actually help keep the texture soft rather than dense. Cut into nine squares and served straight from the pan, this is the kind of simple, satisfying bake that disappears fast.
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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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