Soft and fluffy home-made cornmeal bread

This soft and fluffy cornmeal bread is a comforting homemade treat that’s easy to prepare and delicious to serve. With a slightly sweet flavor and golden crust, it pairs beautifully with butter, honey, or can be enjoyed all on its own. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side to your favorite meals!

Soft and fluffy home-made cornmeal bread

Looking for an easy homemade cornmeal bread recipe? This soft and fluffy cornbread is made with simple ingredients like flour, cornmeal, eggs, and butter. It bakes to a golden perfection with a slightly sweet flavor—perfect as a side dish, snack, or breakfast treat. Serve warm with honey or butter for a comforting, delicious bite every time.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Resting Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 8 people

Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, Italian, Mexican

Calories: 330

Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 cup Sugar You can also substitute part of the sugar with honey or maple syrup for a different flavor!
• 1/2 cup Butter Melted
• 1/2 cup Oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1.5 tsp Baking powder
• 3 Eggs
• 1 cup milk

Equipment

• Oven
• 2 Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• 1 Whisk
• 1 Baking dish
• 1 toothpick optional
• Parchment paper optional

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
   
2. Mix Dry Ingredients in an a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt and baking powder. Stir it well.
   
3. Now mix the liquid ingredients in another bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, milk and oil until smooth.
   
4. Gradually, combine the liquid mixture into the dry and mix it until just combined (do not overmix).
   
5. Now pour the batter into your prepared baking dish. Bake it for 30 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
   
6. Let it cool slightly before slicing. Serve with butter, honey or enjoy it plain.
   

Video

Notes

• Sweetness Tip: Adjust sugar to taste. Use ½ cup for a lightly sweet bread, or 1 cup for a more dessert-style version.
• Butter Tip: Clarified butter gives a rich flavor, but regular melted butter or oil works too.
• Texture Tip: For a denser, cake-like bread, don’t overmix the batter. Mix until just combined.
• Add-Ins: Feel free to mix in shredded cheese, chopped herbs, or even corn kernels for variation.
• Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Warm slices before serving.
• Serving Suggestion: Serve with honey, butter, jam, or alongside soups and stews.