Southern Sweet Cornbread
Being from the south I love a good sweet cornbread with substance, so no fluffy cake like stuff for me. This one is the perfect mix of sweetness and density.
Being from the south I love a good sweet cornbread with substance, so no fluffy cake like stuff for me. This one is the perfect mix of sweetness and density.
- Carbohydrate 27.0040111766903 g
- Cholesterol 356.788888889385 mg
- Fat 12.5864888948837 g
- Fiber 2.33200007155247 g
- Protein 15.0091888948011 g
- Saturated Fat 3.6899177787121 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (224g)
- Sodium 8866.95749998444 mg
- Sugar 24.6720111051378 g
- Trans Fat 1.64414666717706 g
- Calories 278 calories
Step-by-step
- In mixing bowl, mix together all dry ingredients.
- Mix in milk until smooth.
- Mix in oil and egg until all smooth and even.
- Spray Pam into loaf baking pan.
- Pour mixture into pan.
- Bake at 400F for 20-30 min -- until toothpick stuck into center comes out clean. Do not over cook, this is even more yummy when moist.
Basic Tools Only
This formulation requires no electric mixer or stand mixer. A standard mixing bowl and a wooden spoon or fork suffice. Combine the dry components thoroughly before introducing the liquid elements to distribute the baking powder evenly. Lumps hinder proper rising. Stir only until the batter appears smooth to prevent gluten overdevelopment in the flour.
Testing Without A Thermometer
Bake the batter at 400 degrees Fahrenheit in a loaf baking pan. Total preparation time takes fifteen minutes, while baking requires twenty to thirty minutes. To check doneness, insert a wooden toothpick directly into the center of the loaf. If it emerges clean with no wet batter clinging to it, remove the pan immediately. Relying on visual and tactile cues prevents dryness.
Common Pitfalls To Avoid
Overcooking remains the primary error that ruins this quick bread. Leaving the pan in the heat too long yields a dry crumb instead of a moist texture. Check the loaf early at the twenty-minute mark if your oven runs hot. Cool the baked bread properly before slicing to maintain structural integrity.
