A Recipe for Delicious Cornbread: Simple & Sweet
Cornbread is a staple during our family gatherings, especially during the holidays. This simple & sweet cornbread recipe is the best. It is amazing with turkey dinners and goes well with soups or chilis.
Whenever my family plans to get together, they always ask me if I’m going to make cornbread. And the answer is always yes! I absolutely love sharing this sweet cornbread recipe with others. I’ve experimented with many cornbread recipes over the years, but this particular one is my favorite. It has a beautiful golden texture and just the right amount of sweetness that will leave you yearning for more. I’m certain that you’ll love it too!
You can make this recipe in a 9×13 pan, but don’t hesitate to try a cast iron pan or a muffin pan. The corn muffins with chili are such a great family dinner option. You can also have them as a snack with honey or molasses. This is a classic and simple last-minute recipe for family gatherings.
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Cornmeal is the star ingredient in this beloved family recipe. I highly recommend using Bob’s Redmill Organic brand. Make sure to choose medium ground cornmeal, as coarse cornmeal will result in an unpleasant crunch, as I learned from experience.
The best ways to enjoy this sweet cornbread recipe
This recipe for sweet cornbread is perfect as a side dish to go along with roasted turkey, ham, or chicken. It also makes for an excellent side to serve with soups or chili. I usually prepare it fresh on the day of the meal, so it’s always warm and tasty. The cornbread can be easily cut into squares, making it convenient for everyone to grab a piece whenever they want.
Simple Sweet Cornbread
Ingredients
- 4 eggs yolks and whites separated
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup salted butter melted
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Grease a 9×13 baking pan with butter
- Combine wet ingredients in a large bowl, combine egg yolks, milk, vanilla and melted butter.4 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, 3/4 cup salted butter
- In a medium bowl, combine flour sugar, baking powder, salt and add to the wet ingredients. Stir together but do not overmix.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff and a peak forms. Use a spatula to fold the egg whites into the batter.4 eggs
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 30 minutes
- Cut into squares to serve
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This is the best sweet cornbread recipe. I hope you decide to give it a try! Let me know what you think by leaving a comment.
