This Easy Homemade Corn Bread recipe uses fine cornmeal cutting out the need to soak. The result is a light, moist and delicious cornbread.
Serve as breakfast or as a side with Chili Con Carne or a holiday meal.
I’ve seen a lot of complicated cornbread recipes that involve soaking cornmeal before you even start. Not this recipe – With this recipe, all you need is 30 minutes, the ingredients, one bowl, and a wooden spoon – Simple!
Why This Recipe Works
- Melted Butter adds flavor – Many recipes call for only vegetable oil that has no flavor, but using butter makes them taste richer.
- Adding butter to the pan promotes a beautifully browned exterior.
- No need for special ingredients – With this recipe, you won’t need things like buttermilk or creamed corn – just fine cornmeal and everyday baking ingredients.
- It’s super simple – no special equipment or soaking of cornmeal all you need is a bowl and a wooden spoon!
Some many cornbread recipes and mixes come out dry and unpleasant, but this cornbread comes out moist and delicious! Believe me, once you try it, you’ll make it again and again.
Step by Step Instructions
Start by mixing the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Then form a well in the middle of the mixture.
Add the wet ingredients to the well.
Mix well to combine, being careful not to over-mix.
Add the batter to a 9×13 inch pan greased with butter and bake until golden brown.
Cut into squares, serve and enjoy!
This recipe makes a big pan that’s great for when you have a lot of guests. I cut mine into 15 squares and serve it warm with honey, but butter and jam work great too. Enjoy!
For Best Results
- This recipe calls for fine cornmeal. Replacing it with coarse cornmeal will result in a much drier cornbread.
- Don’t overmix the batter. Using a simple wooden spoon works best for this recipe instead of an electric mixer. Overmixed batter will result in a heavy, dense cornbread.
- A Few Lumps are fine. When making cornbread, a few lumps in the batter won’t hurt anything. They’ll moisten during baking giving texture.
- Always check your cornmeal for freshness. Did you know cornmeal can go bad? Good cornmeal will have a sweet smell. Cornmeal that’s gone bad will smell stale and musty.
FAQs
To store cornbread, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. If you want your cornbread to stay fresh for longer, store it in the fridge for up to a week.
Yes, cornbread freezes well. To freeze cornbread, once baked and cooled, wrap well with plastic wrap or put it in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to use, leave to thaw at room temperature for 1 hour.
This recipe uses fine cornmeal (the photo below), also known as Polenta flour in the UK and Europe. This results in a light, fluffy and moist texture. Using coarse cornmeal will result in a much drier muffin.
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Let’s Make Easy Homemade Cornbread
Ingredients
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cup fine cornmeal
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs beaten
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup salted butter melted
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375F
- Grease a 13×9 inch baking pan with a good layer of butter (this gives the cornbread a crispy crust)
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl and form a well in the middle of the mixture.
- Mix egg, milk, melted butter, and oil in a large mixing bowl. Pour into the well of dry ingredients; mix well.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan, spread into an even layer, and bake 20 to 25 minutes or golden brown and cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with butter, honey, or jam.
- Store in an airtight container.
Beth says
Cornbread is a must to make with a delicious pot of chili! Loved this version!
Erren's Kitchen says
It really is the finishing touch isn’t it Beth!
Tisha says
My favorite kind of recipe is an easy one. Love cornbread especially during cold weather chili season!
Erren's Kitchen says
There is nothing quite like the warmth with the flavor is there Tisha?
Kimberly says
I love a good cornbread and this does look easy – and totally scrumptious!
Erren's Kitchen says
thank you, Kimberly, I’m glad you think so!
Catalina says
This is definitely a recipe that I will try for Thanksgiving. I love the texture!
Helen says
What gas temperature do you have this cornbread on??
Erren's Kitchen says
375f, hope this helps Helen!
Eleanor says
Think my oven was too hot and I left for a little too long so a little browner than it should’ve been but oh so delicious! My daughter and I are pigging out. Thank you for this lovely recipe
Erren's Kitchen says
That is lovely to hear, Eleanor!
Dawn says
Thank you for your recipe it came out very moist. It was very tasty, and my family also enjoyed it . I used the fine cornmeal. The best thanks again
Erren's Kitchen says
Hi, Dawn thank you for your feedback I’m so glad you all enjoyed!
Margaret says
I just made your recipe – Easy Cornbread. It turned out to be very yummy and moist with just the right texture. I came across some “blue corn” 🌽 flour I’d purchased, and wanted to use up. Turns out the flour is of a fine grind, so fits the preferred description of a polenta. I had some sour cream that needed to be used up, so substituted that for the butter and voila!! A lovely cornbread!!! I will be making this again. The only thing is that I’m trying to limit my consumption of dairy products, so wondering what other liquid I should substitute next time. Guess I could always use water. Thanks much for your hints and a tasty simple recipe!!
Erren says
Yay Margaret, So glad to hear it!
Sharon says
Tried this side – very dry and no taste ! 2nd cornbread recipe I’ve tried that was a fail.
Erren says
Hi Sharon. I’m sorry to hear it didn’t work for you. Did you use fine cornmeal?
Erren's Kitchen says
I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you, did you use fine cornmeal? Mine always come out nice and moist!
Millie says
Thanks so much for the recipe! It saves so much time! It’s a favorite in our house!