Classic Cornbread
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A barbecue joint/gas station on the outskirts of Amarillo, Texas changed my perception of cornbread forever.
It was served up in a smokin’ hot skillet with a stern warning: Unless you want to spend the next night of your vacation in the burn unit, hands off.
This cornbread was like none I’d ever tasted.
Light, airy, and slightly sweet with crisp, buttery edges, and served with a carafe of local honey for drizzling.
This cornbread was the definition of “farm to table” — the staff made sure we knew the corn for our cornbread had been grown in the field just behind the restaurant and had been recently milled on site.
While nothing can touch that incredible gas station cornbread, this recipe makes classic cornbread that is delicious, understated, and healthier than traditional cornbread recipes.
Instead of sticks of butter, this recipe swaps a reasonable amount of coconut oil.
Instead of added sugar, a touch of honey is baked right in.
Serve it with a bowl of homemade chili. Or, just eat it right out of the pan. It’s that good.
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Classic Cornbread
Classic cornbread can be loaded with butter and sugar. This healthier recipe calls for wholesome ingredients and cooks up crispy and delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin organic coconut oil
- 1½ cups cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
- 1¼ cups buttermilk
- 1 Tbsp. raw honey
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375° F.
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Heat oil in medium ovenproof skillet (or an 8-inch square baking pan) over medium heat; heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Set aside.
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Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; mix well. Set aside.
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Combine buttermilk, honey, and egg in a medium bowl; whisk to blend.
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Add buttermilk mixture to cornmeal mixture; mix until just blended. If it seems too dry, add 1 to 2 Tbsp. of buttermilk.
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Pour the batter into prepared skillet; smooth top evenly.
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Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, and top is lightly browned.
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Cut into sixteen slices; serve hot or warm.
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Classic Cornbread recipe photographs by Anguel Dimov and Brianne B of Natural Girl Modern World