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Slice of buttermilk cornbread with melting butter on top.

Grandmother’s Buttermilk Cornbread


  • Author: Emma Skillet
  • Total Time: 50 Minutes
  • Yield: 9 Squares 1x

Description

This old-fashioned buttermilk cornbread is moist, lightly sweet, and baked to golden perfection—just like Grandma used to make.


Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, then quickly whisk in eggs.
  3. Combine buttermilk and baking soda in a separate bowl, then stir into butter mixture.
  4. Add cornmeal, flour, and salt. Stir until just combined—some lumps are okay.
  5. Pour into greased pan and bake 30–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, preheat your greased pan before pouring in the batter.
  • This buttermilk cornbread recipe can also be baked in a cast iron skillet for a rustic touch.
  • Add chopped jalapeños or corn kernels for a variation.
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 Minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving
  • Calories: 210Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g

Keywords: buttermilk cornbread