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Whole Grain Cornbread

This 100% Whole Grain Cornbread recipe is made with real butter and sweetened with honey. It takes about 5 minutes to make and is a delicious whole grain version of old-fashioned cornbread.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 9
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cornmeal
  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour finely ground and sifted white whole wheat berries if grinding your own
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.Grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet or 9x9 inch baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl whisk together the buttermilk, honey, eggs, and melted butter. Add all of the dry ingredients to the wet and stir quickly just until a thick batter comes together. Don't over mix.
  • Add the batter to the prepared pan, spread it around evenly, and then bake in the hot oven until the top is golden brown and a tooth pick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Notes

  • The secret to keeping it from being too dry, which can often happen with whole grains, is adding a bit of extra virgin olive oil and a generous pour of buttermilk. This duo works wonders, giving the bread a moist texture that just melts in your mouth.
  • One of the best parts of this recipe is how adaptable it is. Sometimes I throw in a handful of chopped jalapeños and sharp cheddar, or I might go for something simpler like a sprinkle of fresh herbs. You can really play around with the flavors depending on your mood or the season!
  • Baking this bread in a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet not only impresses your dinner guests but also provides that irresistible crispy edge that makes southern-style cornbread so iconic.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 9 slices | Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 629mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 466IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 2mg

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