Best Corn Bread Recipe

Best Corn Bread Recipe

Baking in a hot cast-iron skillet gives each piece of cornbread crispy edges and the perfect tender crumb.

This egg-free recipe is sweetened with just the right amount of maple syrup and coconut sugar – you’ll want to keep coming back for more once you try it!

Ingredients: –– non-dairy milk – apple cider vinegar – medium-grind yellow cornmeal – all-purpose flour – baking powder – sea salt – unsalted butter – extra virgin olive oil – coconut sugar – maple syrup

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and place the cast iron skillet on the middle rack in the oven. Add the butter into the cast iron pan to melt.

STEP 2: Add the milk into a jar and stir in the apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to slightly curdle.

STEP 3: In a large bowl, add the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, coconut sugar, and sea salt. Whisk the dry ingredients well to combine.

STEP 4: When the milk mixture has sat for 5-10 minutes, add the oil and maple syrup. Stir to combine.

STEP 5: Make a well in the center of the cornmeal mixture and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir until almost combined.

STEP 6: Carefully remove the cast iron skillet from the oven, pour the melted butter into the batter, and mix. Pour the cornbread batter into the hot skillet.

STEP 7: Bake for 25 to 28 minutes (check at 25 minutes), until a toothpick that is inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.

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