White Cornbread Recipe
Warm, crumbly, and delightfully rustic, white cornbread is a comforting Southern classic made with golden cornmeal, subtle sweetness, and a hint of spice, perfect for sopping up juices or serving alongside hearty meals.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup Vegetable or canola oil
- Butter to grease the skillet
- 1 cup White cornmeal
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
Maple Butter
- 1/2 cup Real maple syrup
- 1 cup Salted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Grease an 8-inch cast iron skillet with butter. Set it aside.
- Combine the following dry ingredients in a large bowl: cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vegetable oil.
- Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared skillet.
- Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Maple Butter
- Beat 1 cup of butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add real maple syrup and mix for 1 minute until well combined.
- Serve warm cornbread with this homemade whipped maple butter.