Classic Homemade Cornbread

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⭐ Ingredients
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar (optional, for slight sweetness)
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
¼ cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the batter
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Grease a baking pan or muffin tin.
In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2️⃣ Add wet ingredients
In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and melted butter.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
Stir gently until just combined (don’t overmix).
3️⃣ Bake
Pour batter into the prepared pan or muffin cups.
Bake for 15–20 minutes (muffins) or 20–25 minutes (pan) until golden brown.
A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
🫘 How to Serve With Beans
Cornbread is perfect with:
Baked beans
Pinto beans
White bean soup
Chili
👉 Serve warm with butter or honey on top 😋
💡 Tips for Best Cornbread
Use buttermilk instead of milk for richer flavor.
Add shredded cheese for savory cornbread.
Add jalapeños for a spicy twist.
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