Best 8 Three Ingredient Buttermilk Cornbread Recipes

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**Buttermilk Cornbread: A Southern Classic with a Twist**

Buttermilk cornbread is a staple in Southern cuisine, beloved for its moist, slightly tangy crumb and golden-brown crust. This versatile bread can be served as a side dish, a snack, or even a breakfast treat. In this article, we present three unique buttermilk cornbread recipes that offer a delightful twist on the classic.

Our first recipe introduces a savory twist to the traditional cornbread by incorporating crumbled bacon and sharp cheddar cheese. The bacon adds a smoky flavor, while the cheddar cheese melts and creates gooey pockets of cheesy goodness.

For those who prefer a sweeter cornbread, our second recipe features the addition of sweet corn kernels and honey. The sweet corn adds a burst of fresh flavor, while the honey provides a subtle sweetness that complements the cornmeal perfectly.

Finally, our third recipe presents a unique combination of flavors and textures with the addition of roasted poblano peppers and black beans. The roasted poblano peppers add a mild heat and smoky flavor, while the black beans provide a hearty texture and protein boost.

No matter your preference, these three buttermilk cornbread recipes offer something for everyone. With their easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, these recipes are sure to become your go-to for delicious and versatile cornbread.

Let's cook with our 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

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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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.

EASY MOIST CORNBREAD RECIPE



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This easy and moist cornbread recipe is a true southern treat made with tangy buttermilk and cooked in a cast iron skillet to achieve that iconic crispy bottom. This one bowl recipe is incredibly versatile and is a great base recipe to create endless variations!

Provided by Bettie

Categories     All Recipes

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 TBSP (140 gr) unsalted butter, divided (*see note for substitution)
2 cups (240 gr) cornmeal (good quality stone ground cornmeal preferred)
1/2 cup (60 gr) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp kosher salt
2 TBSP (25 gr) sugar (*see note)
1 1/2 cup (355 ml) buttermilk, room temperature (*see note for substitution)
2 large eggs, room temperature

Steps:

  • Position your oven rack in the center of the oven and place a well seasoned 10" or 12" cast iron skillet inside. Preheat your oven to 450F (232C). This will preheat your skillet to help achieve a very crispy bottom to your cornbread. Alternatively, if you do not have a cast iron skillet you may use a 9" round or square metal or glass baking dish for this recipe, but you should not preheat them in the oven.
  • Meanwhile, melt your butter. Once completely melted, divide out about 2 TBSP. This will be used to grease your skillet. The rest of the butter will go into the cornbread. Set both aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk together until combined.
  • Add in your buttermilk, eggs, and the larger amount of melted butter and stir until everything is just incorporated. You don't want to over-mix.
  • Carefully remove the hot cast iron skillet from the oven. Add the 2 TBSP butter you divided out to the pan and swirl around until the bottom is coated. Pour your cornbread batter into the skillet and immediately place skillet back into the hot oven. If you are using a baking dish instead of a cast iron skillet, coat it with the reserved melted butter.
  • Cook at 450F (232C) for about 20 minutes or until a tester comes out with moist crumb from the center. If you want a crispier top, put it under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching it very closely.
  • As an optional extra step in increase the moistness of this cornbread, run a stick of butter over the top of the bread while it is still hot. The butter will melt down into the bread and keep it extra moist and delicious! Use as much as you like of the stick. I just rub it all over until it is well coated.

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.

EASY CORNBREAD--4 INGREDIENTS



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Great Southern-style cornbread with no sugar. Great with soups and veggies. Best when prepared in a cast iron skillet. Posting primarily to learn carb count.

Provided by Buttercup 42

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups cornmeal mix
1 1/4 cups skim milk
1 egg
1/4 cup oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • You can use butter spray to grease skillet, but it works best if you put a little oil in the skillet and put it in the oven while it is preheating. Remove skillet and tilt to coat pan bottom with oil right before you pour in the batter.
  • Mix cornmeal, milk, egg and oil in bowl.
  • Pour batter into hot skillet and return skillet to oven.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes depending on your oven.
  • Cornbread is done when the top is nice and brown and the sides have pulled away from the pan. Turn over the pan and it should slide right out. Cut into wedges and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.9, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 31.6, Carbohydrate 2.2, Protein 2.3

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

CLASSIC BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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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

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
3 large eggs
2 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh buttermilk and cornmeal will give your cornbread the best flavor. 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.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your cornbread tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cornbread in a hot oven: A hot oven will help the cornbread to rise and brown properly. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit before baking the cornbread.
  • Don't overcook the cornbread: Overcooked cornbread will be dry and crumbly. Bake the cornbread for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cornbread cool before serving: Let the cornbread cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

These three-ingredient buttermilk cornbread recipes are easy to make and absolutely delicious. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a classic Southern side dish that will be a hit at any meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy cornbread recipe, give one of these a try. You won't be disappointed!

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