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Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Published: October 31, 2019Updated: August 9, 2021

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This Super Moist Cornbread recipe is the only way to go if you’re a cornbread lover! Great with chili, roast chicken, turkey, pork, soups, stews, or even jams and jellies. Top it with honey or butter for an extra dose of YUM.

Cornbread doesn’t have to be plain! Try these other great recipes featuring Cornbread as the star: Chili Cornbread Skillet Pie, Slow Cooker Honey Jalapeno Cornbread, and Honey and Roasted Poblano Corn Muffins.

I know I talk a lot about using easy pantry staples for lots of my recipes but this time I’m going to ask you to skip the boxed cornbread. Go ahead and toss it right out! Well, actually don’t throw it away. Donate it or give it to a friend or…okay even make it when you’re really in a pinch. But honestly, once you make your own you’ll never want to make the boxed kind again.

Why? Well, first of all, it’s much easier than you’re probably thinking, and second, it tastes much more moist when you make it yourself. (Say that three times fast.) The boxed kind really gets kind of dried out by only adding water or milk to the mix. When you make it from scratch, you get the option to add butter, eggs, AND oil to the rest of the ingredients. Then top a nice, warm, hunk of that with honey and/or more butter and I’m telling you, it makes for the finest, easiest cornbread you’ve probably ever tasted.

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Why Does My Cornbread Crumble?

Cornbread is a bit crumbly by nature, and also has a bit of a crumbly texture too when you eat it. But, it shouldn’t fall apart into a crumbly mess when you cut into it or try to pick it up.

If you’re finding that happening, then there could be a couple of different reasons your cornbread recipe is crumbling:

  1. The kind or amount of flour you’re using. Try experimenting with less flour or a different brand to see if that helps with your cornbread consistency.
  2. Too much cornmeal. If you use too much cornmeal, the glutens in the flour can’t work to hold the bread together. Try cutting back on your cornmeal amount.
  3. Too much fat. Are you using too much butter, thinking you’ll be rewarded with even butterier cornmeal? Unfortunately, that has the opposite effect. Scale back on the butter (or shortening or oil) and use only what’s recommended.
  4. Eggs! If you’ve never made cornbread with eggs, now’s a fine time to start. It adds great taste and texture and will help your cornbread stay together.
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Good Add-ins for Cornbread

Want to add a little something, something to your traditional cornbread recipe? Try the following ideas!

  • Add half a cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the mix and stir it in before cooking.
  • Dice up a quarter cup of candied or pickled jalapeno slices and add those to the mix before cooking (bonus points for adding cheese AND jalapenos).
  • Jalapenos too hot for you? Try adding a can of green chilies or roasted red peppers.
  • You know what’s good with cornbread? More corn! That’s right, add in a cup of whole kernel corn (canned or frozen) for added corn taste and texture.
  • Do you love garlic? Me too! Add two finely diced or minced cloves of garlic to the cornbread mixture for a lovely garlicky flavor. Chives, rosemary, and thyme will also round out the garlic taste as well.
  • Bacon is great — on everything — but also on cornbread. Cook the bacon first, then crumble it into the batter or lay it on top before it cooks. Remember NOT to add it in raw.
  • Add a tablespoon of orange zest and chopped fresh or dried cranberries for a Thanksgiving-style batch of cornbread.

Can You Bake Cornbread in a Glass Dish?

Yes, you can bake your cornbread in a glass dish if you prefer. It will make your crust a little more golden brown all the way around though. Metal dishes work just as well too…I’ve even baked cornbread in a cast-iron skillet. Whatever you have that’s oven-safe will work to bake cornbread.

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  • Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits
  • Honey Brown Sugar Roasted Carrots
  • Green Bean Casserole

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BEST Super Moist Cornbread

ThisSuper Moist Cornbread recipeis the only way to go if you’re a cornbread lover! Great with chili,roast chicken, turkey, pork, soups, stews, or even jams and jellies. Top it with honey or butter for an extra dose of YUM.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

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Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 16 slices

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (8 tablespoons) butter - melted
  • ½ cup oil
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • honey and extra butter for serving - optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×13 inch pan.

  • In a large bowl whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  • In a medium bowl mix together butter, oil, milk, and eggs.

  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until combined.

  • Transfer batter to your prepared pan. Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean or with only a few crumbs (no wet batter).

  • Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes in the pan before cutting into squares and serving. Serve with butter and honey if desired. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or in the fridge for 1 week.

Notes

This recipe can also be doubled and split between two 9×13 inch pans to feed a crowd!

Nutrition

Calories: 280 kcal, Carbohydrates: 33 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 15 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 33 mg, Sodium: 352 mg, Potassium: 89 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 14 g, Vitamin A: 329 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 98 mg, Iron: 1 mg

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Author: Tiffany

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FAQs

How do I make sure my cornbread is moist? ›

Melted butter and thick buttermilk keep this cornbread moist. After baking, I like to run a stick of butter over the top of the hot cornbread so that it soaks right in and stays even more moist and buttery.

What does adding an extra egg to cornbread do? ›

Eggs are responsible for giving baked goods structure, which means the amount you use directly affects the resulting texture. Using too few eggs will make your desserts dense, but using too many will make them rubbery.

What is the best cornmeal for cornbread? ›

As for the best cornmeal for cornbread, either fine- or medium-grind cornmeal is a great choice. Medium-grind cornmeal will bring slightly more texture and grittiness to the batter, which you may or may not want (it's up to you!). You can use fine or medium cornmeal in these extra corny muffins.

What is the difference between Yankee cornbread and Southern cornbread? ›

The thing that distinguishes Southern cornbread from, say Yankee cornbread, or any other cornbread one is likely to eat outside of the southern states, is that it is savory, not sweet, and it is made mostly with cornmeal.

What ingredients keep cornbread from being dry? ›

Add in some Flour

If you use straight cornmeal, it will tend to be dryer. Adding in flour will help to keep the cornbread moist. I like to use a 50/50 ratio of cornmeal to flour in my recipe. I feel this gives a moist and fluffier texture.

Is cornbread better with milk or water? ›

Can I substitute water for milk in cornbread mix? Yes, you can, but it may result in a less rich flavor. If you're out of milk, try using cream or half-and-half, evaporated or powdered milk, or even plain yogurt. If you have dietary restrictions, try soy milk or oat milk.

Can you put too many eggs in cornbread? ›

If there isn't enough egg, your batter or dough may not be able to hold its structure or could end up overly dry or dense. On the other hand, if there is too much egg, your baked goods could lose their shape due to excess liquid, or have a rubbery (or even overly cakey) texture depending on the recipe.

Should you soak cornmeal before making cornbread? ›

Soaking the cornmeal in buttermilk for a few hours, or even overnight, tenderizes the large grains of cornmeal, making the bread more moist and tender. This step is optional, however, and the bread is still delicious without the soaking step.

Why is my cornbread so dry? ›

Cornbread is known for being dry, and that's because it's not properly hydrated. This can lead to unpleasant. hard bits that get stuck in your teeth, making the final product taste even drier. Start by soaking your cornmeal and buttermilk overnight. or up to 24 hours.

What is the difference between southern cornbread and sweet cornbread? ›

A quick Google search will tell you that Southern cornbread is oftentimes devoid of any sugar, while its Northern counterpart is light, sweet, buttery and cakelike.

What is cornbread called in the South? ›

It is commonly called "cornbread" in the Southern United States and is not known by a different name in this region. Cornbread is a simple bread that is made by mixing cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, and milk to form a batter, which is then baked in the oven.

Who puts sugar in cornbread? ›

It truly depends on where you are. I find most(not all)southerners put no sugar or maybe a tablespoon at most. Midwesterners and others put much more and make a more cake-like sweet cornbread. I prefer no sugar and no wheat flour.

Which cornbread mix is not sweet? ›

For people who prefer cornbread without much sugar: Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix.

Why is my homemade cornbread so dry? ›

You baked it longer than required and/or your Oven temperature is off. If, inspite of precautions, if the end result is dry, try any of the following suggestions. - adding an additional egg along with a tablespoon of honey. - replacing some of the liquid ingredients with creamed corn.

Is cornbread batter supposed to be thick or runny? ›

The batter should be thick, but still pourable. Add more milk or buttermilk if necessary. Remove the skillet from the oven and tilt the pan so the butter coats the bottom and sides of pan.

How long does cornbread take to dry out? ›

You can achieve the perfect crunch by letting crumbled cornbread go stale on the counter in open, zip-top bags, but you'll need at least 24 hours. If you don't have time to spare, toasting cornbread in the oven can create the ideal texture too.

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