Best 7 Easy Buttermilk Cornbread Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Southern comfort food staple: Buttermilk Cornbread. This classic dish, characterized by its golden-brown crust and moist, fluffy interior, is a versatile culinary delight that perfectly complements a wide range of savory meals. Whether you prefer traditional or modern variations, this article presents a collection of buttermilk cornbread recipes to satisfy every taste and preference.

From the classic Southern-style cornbread with its simple yet irresistible flavor to the sweet and tangy jalapeno cornbread that adds a touch of heat, these recipes offer a diverse selection to cater to various culinary preferences. Additionally, this article includes gluten-free and vegan cornbread options for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this comforting dish. Explore the recipes within to discover your perfect buttermilk cornbread companion for your next meal.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMOTHER'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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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

½ cup butter
⅔ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt

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

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.

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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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

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.

EASY BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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

Provided by Jen M

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal (or polenta)
1/4 cup brown sugar (or white granulated sugar)
1 teaspoon baking powder (optional -- yields a fluffier cornbread)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk, shake before measuring
1/4 cup honey
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200C | 400F and position a rack in the middle. Lightly grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet or 9-inch square baking dish with butter and place skillet/dish into the oven to heat up.
  • (Alternatively for cast iron skillets: heat 1/2 cup of unmelted butter in your cast iron over stove top on medium heat until melted, turn heat off then allow the butter to cool slightly before adding to the batter.).
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder (If using), baking soda and salt.
  • Make a well in the centre and add the buttermilk, honey and eggs. Mix together well to combine, then add in the slightly cooled melted butter. Mix again until 'just' combined (don't over mix).
  • Carefully remove your 'hot' pan or dish from the oven with oven mitts, and pour the batter into the hot skillet or dish. Listen to that sizzle! That's what you want.
  • Bake until the cornbread begins to brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean (about 20-23 minutes). Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.7, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 52.1, Sodium 170.8, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 11.3, Protein 3.7

EASY BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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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

1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh buttermilk. Fresh buttermilk will give your cornbread a light and fluffy texture. If you don't have fresh buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. A well-seasoned cast iron skillet will help your cornbread cook evenly and give it a crispy crust. If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This will help your cornbread cook evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make your cornbread tough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Buttermilk cornbread is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of meals. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it sweet or savory, there's a buttermilk cornbread recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give buttermilk cornbread a try.

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