Quick cornbread is made with carefully chosen, high-quality ingredients for a tender, flavorful taste in every bite. A simple, comforting, and deeply satisfying quick bread, it perfectly pairs with cozy soups or Sunday dinners.
Quick cornbread comes together in minutes eliminating the stress of a fermenting or yeast bread. It is as easy as the pre-boxed mixes, only with quality ingredients that will nourish your family. Take a step in making more things from scratch at home by trying this recipe!
Ingredients to make Quick Cornbread
Flour: I like to use bromated white Montana wheat flour, but any quality, non-GMO flour would be good and adds nutrition hand-over-hand to the box mixed cornbread.
Cornmeal: Organic cornmeal can be bought in different sized grinds (fine, medium). Choose your preference! The finer it is ground, the smoother and softer the texture will be.
Olive or Avocado Oil: Either quality oil works well with this recipe. Melted lard can also be used if you prefer!
How to make Quick Cornbread
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Step 2: Add all your dry ingredients to a mixing bowl. This includes flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
Step 3: Next, measure wet ingredients and egg. Mix together in a bowl then add to bowl with dry ingredients. Combine.
Step 4: Pour into a greased pie plate or 9.5 x 6in pan depending on how thick or thin you like your cornbread.
Step 5: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 6(optional): Immediately brush the top with butter and enjoy!
Why you will love this recipe
Quick cornbread gets the texture and flavor just right. It’s tender and moist without being heavy. Using quality ingredients— quality oil, fresh eggs, milk, and stone-ground yellow cornmeal—creates a rich, authentic corn flavor that tastes homemade in the best possible way.
This recipe is not too sweet and neutral enough to pair beautifully with savory dishes like chili, barbecue, or soup. The recipe is simple and dependable, so it turns out golden, flavorful, and comforting every time. It’s the kind of cornbread my family loves because it feels classic and tastes fresh.
FAQ
- What are the ingredients in cornbread?
- Cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, milk, and oil.
- What can be combined in cornbread to give it the best flavor combination?
- Cheddar and jalapenos or bacon are my favorite.
- Why is my cornbread dry and crumbly?
- Common causes are overbaking, too much cornmeal or not enough fat or liquid. Try baking for less time and adding a little more oil or milk.
- How should I store leftover cornbread?
- It can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
What to serve Quick Cornbread with
Cheeseburger Soup is always a winner! https://thehargravehomestead.com/the-best-cheeseburger-soup/
Little Cheddar Meat Loaves are also absolutely delicious and make an easy grab-and-go protein option for the week. https://thehargravehomestead.com/little-cheddar-meat-loaves/
Cornbread also pairs beautifully with roast for a warm, comforting meal. Try this delicious recipe from Our Slice of Home – https://oursliceofhome.com/easy-crockpot-mississippi-pot-roast/
Quick Cornbread
Ingredients
- 1 cup Flour
- 1 cup Cornmeal
- ¼ cup Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 Tbsp Baking powder
- 1 Egg
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- 1 cup Whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Place all dry ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Then add wet ingredients and combine.
- Pour into a greased pie plate or 9.5 x 6in baking dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden or a toothpick comes out clean.
