Easy Buttermilk Cornbread

A loaf of buttermilk cornbread with 2 slices separated out.

4.84 from 12 votes

Tender, moist buttermilk cornbread that's super easy to make with only 15 minutes of prep. Comes out perfect every time. High altitude baking tips are included.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Buttermilk Cornbread, High altitude cornbread

Servings:

Calories: 252kcal

Author: Susan Pridmore

Equipment

kitchen scales
Whisk
loaf pan

Ingredients

1 cup Bob's Red Mill medium coarse cornmeal
1 cup 4.5 ounces all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda, use ¼ teaspoon for high altitude baking
¾ teaspoon kosher salt or ½ teaspoon table salt
½ cup unsalted butter melted, plus more for the loaf pan
½ cup white granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk add 1 tablespoon for high altitude baking

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375˚ F. Butter a loaf pan.
Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Melt the butter in the microwave oven in a microwave - safe dish. Pour it into a medium bowl, and whisk in the sugar. When the sugar is incorporated, add the eggs and buttermilk, and continue to whisk until well blended. Stir in the cornmeal mixture, until well blended. There will be some lumps, but that's fine. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. At sea level, the time will be closer to 30 minutes, but baking at high altitude will take closer to 40 minutes. Cover with foil in the last 10 minutes of baking - this will help to keep the cornbread moist, and help it to bake more evenly.
Cool in the loaf pan for 10 minutes before removing. Run a sharp knife around the cornbread, separating it from the sides of the pan. Flip out onto a cutting board for easy slicing.

Notes

If you substitute honey for the sugar, this makes it even more moist. Simply replace the sugar with honey using a 1:1 ratio.

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