Best 14 Cornbread With Buttermilk Recipes

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**Cornbread with Buttermilk: A Southern Delight**

Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Southern classic, cornbread, with our curated collection of recipes. From traditional to creative variations, our selection caters to every taste and occasion. Discover the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors in our classic cornbread recipe, featuring buttermilk for a light and fluffy texture. Explore variations like skillet cornbread, cooked to golden perfection in a cast-iron skillet, or the unique twist of jalapeño cornbread, adding a spicy kick to your meal. For those with dietary restrictions, try our gluten-free cornbread, ensuring everyone can enjoy this Southern staple. Experience the versatility of cornbread as a side dish, a hearty breakfast item, or even as a base for creative dishes like cornbread stuffing or cornbread salad. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, our recipes ensure you'll create delicious cornbread that will become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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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

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk

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.

BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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Serve this Southern-style buttermilk cornbread with Red Beans with Andouille Sausage.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more, room temperature, for baking pan
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (for a fluffier cornbread, add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda)
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan. In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda (if using), and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, butter, and eggs (mixture might appear curdled). Add to flour mixture and stir just until combined (do not overmix). Transfer to baking pan and smooth top.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g

BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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So easy! No mixer needed here! Amazingly moist and slightly sweet. A classic side dish loved by EVERYONE. Serve with butter. SO GOOD.

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     bread

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups reduced fat buttermilk
1 large egg
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place an oven-proof 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven. In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg and 3 tablespoons butter. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir using a rubber spatula just until moist. Remove skillet from the oven and add remaining 3 tablespoons until heated through, about 1-2 minutes. Working carefully, immediately scoop the batter into the hot skillet. Place into oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes. Serve warm.

BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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With a little brown sugar and medium-grind cornmeal, this cornbread is darn good.

Provided by Jasmine Smith

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups (about 7 ½ ounces) medium-grind cornmeal
1 cup (about 4 ¼ oz.) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 ⅓ cups whole buttermilk
2 large eggs
5 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in oven for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and 4 tablespoons of the butter; stir into cornmeal mixture just until combined.
  • Remove skillet from oven, and add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to skillet; swirl butter around skillet until heated through, about 30 seconds. Carefully pour batter into hot skillet. Bake in preheated oven until cornbread is golden and pulls away from sides of skillet, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool 3 to 5 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack; slice and serve warm.

BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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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

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for buttering the pan
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan (see Cook's Note)
1 cup white cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk, plus more for brushing
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

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.

BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 tablespoons corn oil or bacon drippings
3 cups self-rising cornmeal
2 1/2 to 3 cups well-shaken buttermilk

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.

BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup stone ground cornmeal
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cups whole corn kernels (fresh, blanched or canned and drained)

Steps:

  • Preheat cast iron skillet or corn stick mold in a preheated 425 degree oven. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients with a wooden spoon, do not over-mix. Remove baking dish from oven and grease with vegetable spray or brush with melted butter. Add batter and bake for 10 to 15 minutes for sticks and 20 minutes for each loaf.

BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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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

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg

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



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A simple and easy recipe with delicious results. I take some butter and coat the top of the cornbread the minute it comes out of the oven. Once out of the pan, I sometimes add a drizzle of honey.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Cornbread

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

nonstick cooking spray
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup honey
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
½ cup frozen sweet corn, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Mix melted butter, sugar, and honey together in another bowl. Add eggs, one at time, and mix until combined. Stir in buttermilk. Mix in flour mixture, then fold in thawed corn. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 28 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 156.6 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

QUICK BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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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

1-1/4 cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup canola oil

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.

GRANDMA'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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Fluffy, moist skillet cornbread-just like Nana used to make! Serve with butter and honey.

Provided by Stacy

Categories     Cornbread

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¼ cups stone-ground cornmeal
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Generously oil a seasoned 10-inch cast iron skillet. Place in the preheated oven; set a timer for 10 minutes.
  • While the skillet is heating, place cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl and mix together with a large spoon.
  • Place eggs and oil in a medium bowl. Whisk in 1½ cups plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk.
  • When 2 minutes remain on the timer, stir buttermilk mixture into cornmeal mixture using the spoon.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven when the timer goes off. Pour batter into the hot skillet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Cool cornbread in the skillet for 5 minutes. Place a plate on top of the skillet and invert cornbread onto the plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 520.4 mg

CLASSIC BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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Make and share this Classic Buttermilk Cornbread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Steve_G

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 1 10, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
6 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Butter bottom and sides of a 10 inch cast iron skillet or 9x9 inch baking pan.
  • Mix first 6 ingredients in a food processor.
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Beat buttermilk, vanilla and eggs in a large bowl.
  • Add milk mixture to dry ingredients and process until just blended.
  • Transfer to prepared pan.
  • Bake about 30 minutes, until golden on top and tester comes out clean when inserted into center.
  • Cool in pan on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.9, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 111.7, Sodium 519.9, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 12.1, Protein 8.1

BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD WITH BACON AND CORN



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A classic side dish served with chili, beans, BBQ, and greens. A dab of butter and a drizzle of honey on the top doesn't hurt either.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Cornbread

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices bacon, diced
cooking spray
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ cup frozen corn, thawed

Steps:

  • Place diced bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels and reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch square metal baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Stir cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Whisk buttermilk and eggs together in a bowl. Stir in butter and the reserved bacon drippings. Pour buttermilk mixture over the dry ingredients, add bacon and corn, and stir until just combined. Spoon batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and and edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 25 minutes.
  • Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into 12 squares and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 332.6 mg

MOM'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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This recipe was given to me by my mom. Good old Southern skillet cornbread.

Provided by MarkWayne

Categories     Cornbread

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups cornmeal
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Oil an 8-inch cast iron skillet. Heat in the preheated oven for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Whisk cornmeal, buttermilk, egg, oil, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a mixing bowl. Pour batter into the hot skillet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer cornbread to a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 515 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh buttermilk: Fresh buttermilk adds a tangy flavor and helps the cornbread rise.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in a tough cornbread. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cornbread in a hot oven: A hot oven will help the cornbread rise and brown properly.
  • Let the cornbread cool before serving: This will allow the cornbread to set and make it easier to slice.
  • Serve the cornbread with your favorite toppings: Cornbread is delicious served with butter, honey, or chili.

Conclusion:

Cornbread is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this buttermilk cornbread recipe is a great choice for beginner and experienced bakers alike. Whether you're looking for a classic Southern side dish or a new twist on an old favorite, this cornbread recipe is sure to please.

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