Name: Real Cornbread
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons canola oil; 2 cups yellow or white cornmeal; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg, beaten; 1.5 cups nonfat milk or nonfat buttermilk

Real Cornbread

3.5

(14)

14 Reviews

This traditional cornbread is made without flour, isn't sweet and has a crumbly texture. You can change the adaptable recipe to suit your cornbread preference. For a variation, substitute 1/2 teaspoon baking soda for the baking powder and use buttermilk instead of milk. If you're looking for a more muffinlike texture, substitute flour for half the cornmeal.

By Sarah Fritschner

Updated on June 8, 2018

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Gluten-Free Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Vegetarian

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups yellow or white cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 large egg, beaten
1 ½ cups nonfat milk or nonfat buttermilk

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place oil in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or similar-size glass baking dish and transfer to the preheating oven.
Mix cornmeal, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Add egg and milk (or
buttermilk); stir until just combined. Remove the pan from the oven and swirl the oil to coat the bottom and a little way up the sides. Very carefully pour the excess hot oil into the cornmeal mixture; stir until just combined. Pour the batter into the hot pan.
Bake until the bread is firm in the middle and lightly golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: The cornbread can be made up to 3 hours in advance. Reheat, wrapped in foil, in a warm oven.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

186	Calories
7g	Fat
26g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 186
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 26g	9%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g	10%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 26mg	9%
Vitamin A 189IU	4%
Folate 13mcg	3%
Sodium 254mg	11%
Calcium 75mg	6%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 45mg	11%
Potassium 165mg	4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.