Cornbread
Cornbread is a Southern American quick bread made from cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, milk, egg, and melted butter, baked until golden. Mixing the wet and dry ingredients separately and combining them with minimal stirring prevents overdeveloping gluten, which keeps the crumb tender and moist rather than tough. Baking at 200 degrees Celsius for twenty-two to twenty-five minutes produces a crisp exterior with a lightly sweet, nutty interior characteristic of cornmeal. The bread pairs well with stews, chili, and soups - its coarse grain absorbs broth and sauce effectively.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200C and grease the pan with butter.
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Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Whisk milk, egg, and melted butter in another bowl.
- 4
Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
- 5
Pour into pan, bake 22-25 minutes, then cool and slice.
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