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Classic Cornbread

This Classic Cornbread recipe is made with buttermilk & butter for an AMAZING buttery flavor that's extra moist, with tender crumbs.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword corn bread
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rest 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings 8 slices

Ingredients

  • cups cornmeal
  • cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup applesauce - room temp
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp butter - melted & slightly cooled
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 large eggs
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter - melted for after baking
  • Additional honey for serving

Instructions

  • In a large bowl whisk together cornmeal & buttermilk until combined - set aside to rest for 35 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 10x10 baking pan.
  • Add applesauce, sugar, melted butter, honey & eggs to the cornmeal mixture - whisk well.
  • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt & whisk until no lumps remain.
  • Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick test is clean & the top is golden brown.
  • Cool on a wire rack for approx 10-15 minutes before slicing.
  • About 5 minutes into the cooling process pour the additional 2 tbsp of melted butter over the top as evenly as you can & allow it to soak in.
  • Serve with a drizzle of honey & additional butter.