Buttermilk cornbread is a classic Southern favorite with a golden crust and soft, tender inside. The buttermilk gives it a slight tang and keeps the bread moist. It’s perfect served warm with butter, honey, chili, or barbecue.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (for the skillet)