Best Southern Buttermilk Cornbread

This is hands down one of the best southern buttermilk cornbread recipes you’ll ever make at home. Thanks to ThatGirlCanCook! for this amazing recipe! We had this at home last weekend, and it turned out delicious – everybody loved this southern-style skillet cornbread. It has the perfect texture and taste with a gorgeous golden brown color on top. This classic recipe is super easy and quick to make and sure to impress guests.

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There are so many delicious dishes that go well with cornbread. You can serve it with just milk, butter, honey, or olive oil, but if you want a complete meal, serve it with warm chili, chicken, spaghetti with sauce, or soup. This is perfect for parties, gatherings, or Holidays! You’ll never go back to your old go-to recipe once you try this version.

Southern-Style Buttermilk Cornbread Recipe Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups of yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup of sugar (optional)
• 2 large eggs
• 2/3 cup whole buttermilk with sugar or 2 cups without sugar
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• a dollop of Duke’s mayonnaise

Honey butter ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 stick of salted butter
• 1 teaspoon of heavy whipping cream (optional)

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How to Make Buttermilk Cornbread

Step 1:

Add 2 tablespoons of salted butter and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet. Melt in the oven preheated to 350F. Set aside.

Step 2:

In a large bowl, add 1 1/2 cups of yellow cornmeal, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 3 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Whisk all ingredients together.

Step 3:

You can add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, if you do only add 2/3 cup of whole buttermilk. If you are not going to add sugar, add 2 cups of whole buttermilk. Next, add 2 large eggs. Whisk until well combined. Next, add a dollop of Duke’s mayonnaise. Mix again.

Step 4:

Pour the melted butter and oil into the batter. Whisk until well combined.

Step 5:

Pour it back into the skillet. Place inside the oven and bake at 350F for 18 to 20 minutes. Make sure to keep an eye on it.

Step 6:

While it’s baking, make the honey butter. In a small bowl, add 1 stick of softened salted butter, 1 heaping tablespoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of heavy cream. Mix until well combined.

Step 7:

Remove your cornbread from the oven once baking, and spread a tablespoon of honey butter mixture on top. Place back in the oven and brown the top by broiling for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not walk away! Keep an eye on it.

Step 8:

Slice and serve with the honey-butter mixture. Enjoy!

Best Southern Buttermilk Cornbread