Savory or Sweet Cornbread

Health score
3%
Savory or Sweet Cornbread
45 min.
9
207kcal

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There's something truly comforting about a warm slice of cornbread fresh from the oven, perfect for any occasion—whether you're serving it alongside a hearty chili, enjoying it with butter and honey, or even indulging in it as a sweet treat. This Savory or Sweet Cornbread recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish, but it also yields a delightful outcome that will tantalize your taste buds.

With a rich golden color and a wonderfully moist texture, this cornbread serves nine generous portions, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners with friends. The combination of yellow cornmeal and all-purpose flour creates a delightful balance of flavors and gives the bread its characteristic crumb. For those who love a hint of sweetness, this recipe includes sugar that beautifully complements the natural nuttiness of cornmeal, making it versatile enough to satisfy those with a sweet tooth as well.

Not only is it delicious, but this cornbread also boasts a respectable calorie count of just 207 kcal per serving, so you can indulge without the guilt. Whether you choose to keep it savory or turn it into a sweet sensation, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So, grab your mixing bowls and get ready to impress your family and friends with a homemade bread that captures the essence of comfort food!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.1 lb butter cooled melted
  • cup buttermilk 
  • large eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • cup cornmeal yellow
  • tablespoons or 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • spatula

Directions

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs to blend with buttermilk and 1/4 cup butter.
  2. Pour liquids into flour mixture and stir just until evenly moistened.
  3. Scrape batter into a buttered 8-inch square pan and spread smooth.
  4. Bake in a 400 oven until bread springs back when lightly pressed in the center and begins to pull from pan sides, about 25 minutes (20 minutes in a convection oven).
  5. Cut bread into squares. Lift from pan with a slender spatula.
  6. Serve hot or cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories207kcal
Protein10.59%
Fat35.59%
Carbs53.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.4
Glycemic Load
17.9
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.6195652363417%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:206.97kcal
10.35%
Fat:8.19g
12.61%
Saturated Fat:2.11g
13.2%
Carbohydrates:27.88g
9.29%
Net Carbohydrates:25.84g
9.4%
Sugar:4.32g
4.8%
Cholesterol:44.27mg
14.76%
Sodium:415.76mg
18.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.49g
10.98%
Selenium:10.18µg
14.55%
Phosphorus:125.21mg
12.52%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.98%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.85%
Calcium:107.36mg
10.74%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.64%
Folate:38.04µg
9.51%
Iron:1.5mg
8.34%
Fiber:2.04g
8.15%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.97%
Magnesium:26.45mg
6.61%
Vitamin A:329.35IU
6.59%
Vitamin B3:1.29mg
6.45%
Zinc:0.89mg
5.94%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.43%
Copper:0.08mg
3.89%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.8%
Vitamin D:0.57µg
3.79%
Potassium:126.04mg
3.6%
Vitamin E:0.4mg
2.7%
Source:My Recipes