Corn Bread

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Corn Bread
40 min.
20
269kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of homemade Corn Bread! This classic dish is not only a savory accompaniment to your meals but also a treat in its own right. Picture this: a golden, fluffy bread with a slightly sweet flavor and a wonderfully moist texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any gathering, this vegetarian recipe yields enough to serve 20 people, making it an ideal choice for family dinners, potlucks, or festive celebrations.

One of the best parts about making Corn Bread from scratch is how quickly you can whip it up—just 40 minutes from start to finish! With a handful of ingredients, including white cornmeal, buttermilk, and fresh eggs, you can achieve bakery-quality bread straight from your oven. The aroma of baking Corn Bread is sure to draw everyone into the kitchen, eagerly awaiting that first warm slice.

This recipe promises not only to satisfy your taste buds but also to brighten your table with its rich, inviting color. The crispy edges and soft center create a perfect contrast, making it deliciously versatile. Serve it alongside a hearty chili, your favorite soups, or simply enjoy it warm with a pat of butter for a comforting snack. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a homemade Corn Bread that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cups buttermilk well-shaken
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons kosher salt 
  • 1.5 cups butter unsalted melted
  • cups cornmeal white

Equipment

  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat dry skillets in upper and lower thirds of oven while preheating oven to 450°F.
  2. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder and soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, buttermilk, and 1 cup melted butter, then quickly stir together.
  4. Remove hot skillets from oven. Divide remaining 1/2 cup melted butter between them, then divide batter between pans.
  5. Bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of pans halfway through baking, until golden and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes total.
  6. • If you are making corn bread ahead for croutons, reheat remainder in skillets or wrapped in foil, in a 350°F oven 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories269kcal
Protein7.66%
Fat55.48%
Carbs36.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.9
Glycemic Load
4.05
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.5226086274437%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:269.32kcal
13.47%
Fat:16.74g
25.75%
Saturated Fat:9.8g
61.24%
Carbohydrates:25.03g
8.34%
Net Carbohydrates:22.38g
8.14%
Sugar:2.15g
2.39%
Cholesterol:59.16mg
19.72%
Sodium:356.32mg
15.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.2g
10.39%
Phosphorus:122.5mg
12.25%
Fiber:2.65g
10.6%
Vitamin A:511.85IU
10.24%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.04%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.52%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
9.07%
Magnesium:35.79mg
8.95%
Vitamin B5:0.85mg
8.53%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.19%
Selenium:5.16µg
7.37%
Iron:1.32mg
7.33%
Zinc:1.03mg
6.89%
Calcium:63.74mg
6.37%
Folate:23.73µg
5.93%
Vitamin D:0.82µg
5.49%
Vitamin B3:1.08mg
5.4%
Potassium:172.02mg
4.91%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.98%
Copper:0.08mg
3.84%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.76%
Vitamin K:1.43µg
1.36%
Source:Epicurious