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Southern Cornbread with Melted Butter and Egg

Name: Southern Cornbread with Melted Butter and Egg
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 1/3 cup melted butter; 1 large egg

A simple, slightly sweet cornbread with a crispy crust and dense texture.

30 minutes6 servings

Southern Cornbread with Melted Butter and Egg — Photo: Douglas P Perkins ( Douglaspperkins ( talk )) · CC BY 3.0

Method

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet.
In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix milk, melted butter, and egg.
Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Pour batter into prepared skillet and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.

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