Description
Golden, buttery, and tender in every bite, Grandmother’s Buttermilk Cornbread is a comforting classic that brings warmth and nostalgia to your table. This easy recipe is perfect for any occasion, from quick breakfast sides to hearty dinner pairings. With its crisp edges from a hot cast iron skillet and rich, tangy flavor from real buttermilk, it’s a standout in your collection of easy dinner ideas, Southern food favorites, and cozy baking recipes.
Ingredients
1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and place a cast iron skillet inside to heat.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add in the buttermilk and melted butter.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently stir until just combined.
5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and grease it with butter.
6. Pour the batter into the skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best results, use a cast iron skillet for that signature crust.
Room-temperature ingredients blend better and help the cornbread rise evenly.
Leftovers can be wrapped in foil and reheated in the oven to keep the edges crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: easy cornbread, cast iron cornbread, Southern side dish, buttermilk cornbread, classic cornbread