Soft Homemade Cornbread Cozy Nights (Printer-Friendly)

Soft, golden cornbread perfect for warm, cozy nights and easy sharing.

# List of Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour (substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free option)

02 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal

03 - 1 cup buttermilk (or yogurt as substitute)

04 - 1 large egg (use flaxseed egg for egg-free version)

05 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

06 - 2 teaspoons baking powder

07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan with butter.

02 - In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly incorporated.

03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg until combined, then stir in melted butter.

04 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold until just combined, avoiding overmixing.

05 - Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden and toothpick inserted comes out clean.

06 - Allow to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm, optionally with butter.

01 - Ensure baking powder is fresh to achieve proper rise.

02 - For lower sodium intake, reduce salt to taste.