What are some recipes used to make corn bread?

Cornbread Recipes: From Classic to Creative

Here are a few recipes for cornbread, ranging from classic to more unique:

Classic Cornbread:

Ingredients:

* 1 cup all-purpose flour

* 1 cup yellow cornmeal

* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

* 1/4 teaspoon salt

* 1/2 cup sugar

* 1 large egg

* 1 cup buttermilk

* 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg, buttermilk, and melted butter.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Let cool slightly before serving.

Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread:

Ingredients:

* 1 cup all-purpose flour

* 1 cup yellow cornmeal

* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

* 1/4 teaspoon salt

* 1/2 cup sugar

* 1 large egg

* 1 cup buttermilk

* 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter

* 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

* 1/4 cup chopped jalapeños (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg, buttermilk, and melted butter.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Fold in the cheddar cheese and jalapeños (if using).

6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Let cool slightly before serving.

Sweet Cornbread with Honey Butter:

Ingredients:

* 1 cup all-purpose flour

* 1 cup yellow cornmeal

* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

* 1/4 teaspoon salt

* 1/2 cup sugar

* 1 large egg

* 1 cup buttermilk

* 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter

* 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels

For Honey Butter:

* 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

* 1/4 cup honey

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg, buttermilk, and melted butter.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Fold in the sweet corn kernels.

6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. While the cornbread bakes, make the honey butter: in a small bowl, cream together the softened butter and honey until smooth.

8. Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving with the honey butter.

Other Recipe Ideas:

* Blueberry Cornbread: Add 1/2 cup blueberries to the batter.

* Bacon Cornbread: Crumble 1/2 cup cooked bacon into the batter.

* Sour Cream Cornbread: Replace the buttermilk with 1 cup sour cream.

* Cornbread Muffins: Use a muffin tin instead of a baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes.

* Skillet Cornbread: Bake the cornbread in a cast iron skillet for a crispy crust.

Remember to adjust baking times based on your oven and pan size. Experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find your perfect cornbread recipe!