Gluten Free Buttermilk Cornbread
Cornbread is one of those deeply comforting bakes that should be on everyone's table, and this version delivers the real deal — golden, tender, and just barely sweet with that classic tang from buttermilk. The combination of fine yellow cornmeal and a gluten free flour blend keeps the texture spot-on, so there's no gummy or crumbly disappointment that sometimes comes with wheat-free baking. Melted butter goes into both the batter and the hot pan, which gives the edges that irresistible crispy, sizzled crust that makes cornbread worth fighting over. Preheating the butter directly in the skillet or baking pan is a small step that makes a huge difference, essentially frying the bottom of the batter the moment it hits the pan. The bake comes out deep golden brown with clean edges and a moist, fluffy crumb that holds together beautifully when you cut it into 9 squares. It pairs perfectly with a bowl of chili, a pot of soup, or honestly just a generous smear of extra butter straight from the oven. This is the kind of recipe that makes it easy to stop scanning ingredient labels at the store and just bake something truly satisfying at home.
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9 servings
- 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal
- ¾ cup gluten free flour blend
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp fine salt
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
For the pan
- 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 or 10-inch cast iron skillet and set it in the oven while it preheats.
- 2
Whisk together the cornmeal, gluten free flour blend, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl until evenly combined.
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