Cornbread Recipe

Cornbread Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vinegar (any kind)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Method

1. Adjust the oven rack to the center position, and preheat the oven to 350°f
2. Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking pan (or its equivalent, such as a 6-by 9-inch pan) with vegetable oil spray
3. Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a medium-sized bowl, and whisk together to completely blend
4. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave (about 30 seconds on high power)
5. Measure the milk into a 2-cup-capacity measuring cup with a spout (so you’ll have room to mix and it will be easy to pour)
6. Add the vinegar, egg, and melted butter, and whisk until uniform
7. Pour the milk mixture into the cornmeal mixture, and use a wooden spoon to mix just enough to blend
8. Don’t try to beat it or over-mix
9. Just stir
10. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, scraping in every last bit with a rubber spatula
11. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the center feels firm when lightly touched and a toothpick or sharp knife inserted all the way into the center comes out clean
12. Remove the pan from the oven and let the cornbread cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving
13. Serve warm or at room temperature

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