Buttermilk cornbread is a classic Southern dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a moist and flavorful bread that is perfect for any occasion. This versatile bread can be served as a side dish, a main course, or even a dessert. The buttermilk adds a slight tanginess to the cornbread, while the cornmeal gives it a slightly gritty texture. This bread is often served with butter, honey, or molasses.
This article provides three delicious buttermilk cornbread recipes that are sure to please everyone. The first recipe is for a classic buttermilk cornbread that is made with all-purpose flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, buttermilk, and eggs. The second recipe is for a sweet buttermilk cornbread that is made with the same ingredients as the classic recipe, plus sugar, honey, and vanilla extract. The third recipe is for a savory buttermilk cornbread that is made with the same ingredients as the classic recipe, plus bacon, cheese, and jalapeños.
GRANDMOTHER'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
This is my grandmother's cornbread recipe and it's the best - sweet and moist!
Provided by Bethany Weathersby
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square pan.
- Melt butter in large skillet. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. Combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan. Stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 317.8 mg, Sugar 16.6 g
BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of the oil into a well-seasoned 9-inch cast-iron skillet (see Cook's Note) and place over medium-high heat. Pour the cornmeal into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the cornmeal and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. With a fork, stir in enough of the buttermilk to make a batter that is thick but can be easily poured into the hot skillet. You may not need all 3 cups.
- Carefully pour the batter into the skillet. The oil will come up around the edges. Use the back of a spoon to smooth this over the top of the batter. Continue to heat on the stovetop for 1 minute, then transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the cornbread until browned on top, about 20 minutes. Immediately turn the cornbread out onto a cooling rack to keep the crust crisp.
QUICK BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
The tattered recipe card for this cornbread proves it's been a family favorite for years. It's my daughter's top request. -Judy Sellgren, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugars, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a greased 9-in. round or square baking pan (pan will be full). , Bake at 425° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD MUFFINS
Honey makes these muffins moist and sweet. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robin Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.
Provided by Robyn Webb
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Corn Muffin Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and soda. Combine eggs, buttermilk, honey, and oil; add slowly to the dry ingredients. Mix until blended. Pour into non-stick muffin cups, making them about two-thirds full.
- Bake until golden, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the muffins from the pan and cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 31.6 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 217.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
MY GRANDMOTHER would refer to this recipe as "comfort food", made from ingredients available on the farm or staples found in her pantry. She always cooked the corn bread in her "seasoned" black skillet, and it turned out slick as butter every time. -Elizabeth Cooper, Madison, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 2-4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place oil in an 8-in. ovenproof skillet; tilt to coat bottom and sides. Place in a 425° oven for 10 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Beat egg and buttermilk; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. , Pour into the hot skillet. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
TEXAS BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
In Martha's family, cornbread is made without eggs or sugar. If you prefer sweet cornbread, mix 6 tablespoons sugar in with the dry ingredients. Either version is delicious served with butter and honey.
Provided by Martha Holmes
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish with 2 tablespoons butter. Place dish in oven 10 minutes (butter may brown).
- Meanwhile, whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in large bowl to blend. Add buttermilk and remaining 6 tablespoons melted butter. Stir batter just until evenly moistened (do not over mix).
- Transfer cornbread batter to hot dish and spread evenly. Bake cornbread until crusty on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cornbread cool at least 10 minutes. Serve warm.
CAST IRON SKILLET BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
This recipe is for those people that do not like sweet cornbread. For me, this is my comfort food and what I grew up on.
Provided by Dannielle Randall
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place a cast iron skillet in the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Mix white cornmeal, yellow cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Add buttermilk, lard, and vegetable oil; stir will to combine. Stir in egg until smooth batter forms.
- Remove hot cast iron skillet from oven, melt butter in skillet, then pour in batter. Top with paprika and kosher salt. Return skillet to oven.
- Reduce temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and bake until cornbread is golden brown and pulling away from the sides of the pan, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 28.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 635.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
This is in the latest issue of Southern Living (love this magazine) and was contributed by Mary Lynn Hanily of Tuscaloosa, AL. Buttermilk Cornbread
Provided by Ron Joyce Ripple S
Categories Quick Breads
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Heat oil in an 8" cast iron skillet or muffin pans for 5 minutes.
- Combine cornmeal and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; make a well in the center of the mixture.
- Stir together buttermilk and egg; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
- Pour into the hot skillet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
Though most recipes for cornbread call for buttermilk (it helps to tenderize the crumb of the bread, made with inherently grainy cornmeal), this recipe drives home the buttermilk's characteristic tang by adding white vinegar and heavy cream for more dairy richness. Brushing the cornbread hot out of the oven with more buttermilk helps keep the top moist, and adds another dose of fresh, tangy flavor.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with some of the butter, then dust with flour and line with parchment paper.
- Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the butter, buttermilk, cream, vinegar and eggs in a medium bowl until smooth, then quickly pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Quickly pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top and bake until light brown on top, firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer the baking pan to a rack and brush the top lightly with more buttermilk. Let cool for 5 minutes, then invert the cornbread onto a cutting board and remove and discard the parchment paper. Flip the cornbread back over again, cut into large squares and serve while warm.
CLASSIC BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
Slightly sweet, with a tender crumb thanks to the buttermilk, this is not only good on its own, but perfect when combined with savory ingredients for the ultimate Thanksgiving dressing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush bottom and sides of a 13-by-9-inch baking pan with 2 tablespoons butter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk; whisk in remaining butter. Stir cornmeal mixture into buttermilk mixture just until moistened. (Do not overmix.)
- Pour batter into prepared pan, and bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool in pan at least 15 minutes before inverting and slicing.
BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD FOR CORNBREAD DRESSING
Buttermilk adds a creamy, slightly sweet flavor to this cornbread that's delicious on it's own or when tossed with garlic, herbs, and more to make our favorite Cornbread Dressing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes one 8-inch square
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan, and set aside. Whisk together cornmeal, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter. Add this mixture to cornmeal mixture, and stir until well combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until golden and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before removing from pan.
JALAPENO BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
If you're from the South, you have to have a good cornbread recipe. Here's a lightened-up version of my mom's traditional cornbread that tastes just as delicious. -Debi Mitchell, Flower Mound, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, whisk flour and cornmeal. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg substitute, 2 tablespoons oil, honey and mayonnaise. Pour remaining oil into an 8-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; place skillet in oven 4 minutes., Meanwhile, add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in corn, cheese and peppers., Carefully tilt the skillet to coat bottom with oil; add batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Serve warm., Note: As a substitute for 1 cup of self-rising flour, place 1 1/2 tsp of baking powder and 1/2 tsp. of salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
Baking this cornbread in a cast-iron skillet gives it the crusty goodness that says home cooking. Cornmeal and buttermilk are ingredients that lend authenticity and flavor to this recipe.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 28m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Generously grease bottom and side of 10-inch cast-iron skillet, 9-inch round pan or 8-inch square pan with shortening. If using skillet, heat greased skillet in oven about 5 minutes or until hot.
- Stir all ingredients until smooth. Pour batter into pan.
- Bake skillet 15 to 18 minutes, round or square pan 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg
HONEY-BUTTERMILK SKILLET CORNBREAD
Provided by Damaris Phillips
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven and allow to heat until very hot, about 8 minutes.
- Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Whisk the buttermilk, honey, eggs and 6 tablespoons of the butter in a second bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet. Fold to combine.
- Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and pour in the batter. Return the skillet to the oven and bake until golden with a crisp crust, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Enjoy immediately slathered with butter, or for breakfast covered with sweet milk!
HONEY BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
I wanted to make corn bread but didn't have sugar or milk. I did have buttermilk and honey. They seemed to work well. I guessed at how much honey would be needed and it seemed about right, not too sweet.
Provided by toriforest
Categories Breads
Time 35m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. and grease a 8 inch square baking pan.
- Sift the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt together.
- In a seperate bowl mix the egg, buttermilk oil and honey.
- Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients.
- Beat until smooth.
- Pour into pan.
- Bake 20 minutes edges may start to brown a little.
BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD WITH MONTEREY JACK CHEESE
Provided by Tom Douglas
Categories Bread Milk/Cream Egg Side Bake Kid-Friendly Cornmeal Monterey Jack Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes one 8-inch square cornbread
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter 8x8x2-inch metal baking pan. Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Stir in cheese. Whisk buttermilk, eggs, and honey in another medium bowl to blend. Add butter; whisk until blended. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients; stir just until combined (do not overmix).
- Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center of bread comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; store at room temperature.)
MOM'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
I never knew what packaged cornbread was as a child. It's so easy and great to have with dinner or to put in dressing. My dressing gets requested every holiday and it has to have this cornbread in it.
Provided by Stock Show Mom
Categories Quick Breads
Time 25m
Yield 1 pan, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F
- Pour 1/2 the oil into a small (cast iron) skillet and let heat with oven.
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Add buttermilk, egg and remaining oil.
- Mix until lumps are gone. Remove skillet from hot oven and pour batter inches.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- ***If making a double batch, DO NOT increase egg amount, but double everything else.
BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
Make and share this Buttermilk Cornbread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dachshund Lover
Categories Breads
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt shortening in a large (approximately 12 inches) iron skillet in a 350 degree oven until melted and very hot.
- While the shortening is heating you can begin to prepare the cornbread batter.
- In a large bowl combine the meal, egg and buttermilk and mix only to combine ingredients some lumps left is best.
- When the shortening is hot, roll it around in the pan to keep the cornbread from sticking and pour the remaining shortening (leave about a teaspoon in the pan) into your batter and mix together.
- Pour batter into pan and cook in oven for approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
DAD'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
I was told this was My dad's Grandma's recipe for a sweet, moist cornbread likely to become your favorite!!
Provided by CHEF GRPA
Categories Breads
Time 55m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375*F. Grease an 8 inch square pan.
- 2. Melt butter in large skillet. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. Combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan. Stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- 3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- My Note: Just wanted to mention a few things in response to. First, I mix all ingredients in the pan I melt the butter inches Less dishes. Second, I often use whole wheat flour to cut sweetness and make it a tad more healthy. Third, it freezes fabulously. I always make a double batch, remove one from the pan after cooling, wrap it up and pop it in the freezer. Based on some, I want to clarify something. I use a regular pot to melt my butter inches After the butter has melted I proceed with adding the rest of the ingredients in that same pot. I do NOT get a separate bowl for mixing inches After all the ingredients are mixed in the pot I pour the batter into a baking pan. I do NOT mix everything in the pan I'm baking it inches I do NOT keep the butter and sugar mixture out when mixing the rest of the ingredients. Hope that helps. 7/24/08 I'd change the recipe if I could, but I can't figure out how, so I'll mention here that the normal baking time is 30 minutes. I put 30-40 minutes in the directions because it takes longer when you use whole wheat flour, which I often do. I'm guessing those who complain about it being dry are just seeing the "cook time - 40 minutes" at the top and overbaking it.
- 11/24/12 I tweaked it a bit. I reduced the sugar a little, but think it would be fine for the full amount if you like your cornbread a little sweet. I used powdered buttermilk and water and added 2/3 Celsius fresh yellow corn. In my opinion, the ONLY way to cook cornbread is in a preheated cast iron skillet. It gives it such a wonderful buttery, crisp crust. I greased my 9 inches skillet with vegetable oil and put it in the oven while I assembled the recipe. When the batter was finished, I poured it into the hot skillet. I then baked it for 25 minutes. The result was top notch. Very moist with perfect texture.
- You had dry bread -- 1/4 lb not 1/4 cup butter! This might have made a difference if you read it wrong, 1/4 lb. is 1/2 cup of butter. Also I put it in my greased preheated iron skillet for 25 minute !
- The recipe is fantastic as written, but after making this recipe a few hunder times I made a few changes. I used Splenda instead of sugar, whole-wheat flour instead of all-purpose, Smart Balance Light instead of butter, and sour skim milk instead of buttermilk. Sounds like a lot of substitutions, but the end result was absolutely delicious, and nearly guilt free! This is the ONLY cornbread recipe that I use, and it comes out wonderful every time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.2, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 69.5, Sodium 338.7, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 16.3, Protein 4.9
THREE INGREDIENT BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
This is a quick and easy, savory cornbread recipe. I learned this from my grandmother and it is my all time favorite cornbread.
Provided by Jillian Horton
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Pour enough oil into a skillet to coat the bottom; place into oven.
- Mix buttermilk, cornmeal, and flour together in a bowl until smooth. Remove skillet from oven; pour in buttermilk mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cornbread is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 50.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
Tips:
- For a sweeter cornbread, use 1 cup of sugar instead of 1/2 cup.
- To add a savory flavor, stir in 1/2 cup of chopped cooked bacon or crumbled sausage to the batter.
- For a cheesy cornbread, stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack cheese to the batter.
- For a spicy cornbread, add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the batter.
- For a healthier cornbread, use whole-wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- For a gluten-free cornbread, use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
Conclusion:
Buttermilk cornbread is a delicious and versatile Southern side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, savory, cheesy, or spicy, there is a buttermilk cornbread recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a delicious side dish, give buttermilk cornbread a try. You won't be disappointed!
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