How to Make Grandma's Buttermilk Cornbread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of Grandma's home cooking, and her buttermilk cornbread is a classic recipe that will bring back memories of warm, comforting meals around the family table. This simple yet delicious cornbread is the perfect side dish for any Southern-inspired meal, and it's sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

Buttermilk cornbread has been a staple in Southern cuisine for generations, and it's easy to see why. The tangy flavor of the buttermilk adds a unique d...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups stone-ground cornmeal
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 10-inch round cornbread

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Generously oil a seasoned 10-inch cast iron skillet. Place in the preheated oven; set a timer for 10 minutes.
  • While the skillet is heating, place cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl and mix together with a large spoon.
  • Place eggs and oil in a medium bowl. Whisk in 1½ cups plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk.
  • When 2 minutes remain on the timer, stir buttermilk mixture into cornmeal mixture using the spoon.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven when the timer goes off. Pour batter into the hot skillet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Cool cornbread in the skillet for 5 minutes. Place a plate on top of the skillet and invert cornbread onto the plate.
  • Nutrition

    257 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 520mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Potassium: 160mg