textsize: g A A Cornbread a rare compromise between Southern and Northern : it's "just right," as far as the amount of sugar. It's tender and moist, with a balanced corn flavor. While delicious just as it is, this recipe can also accommodate all kinds of personal touches. Feel free to add some cheese, green onions, corn kernels, jalapefio peppers, cooked ‘sausage, or any combination of these suggestions. The combined volume of your add-ins should be a maximum of 1 cup. Our guarantee: This cornbread will bake up light and tender, not dry, and have a moist crumb. @ Volume > Ounces \) Grams 19/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 1 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt, to taste 11/4 cups milk 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled” 1 large egg *For moister combread, substitute 1/4 cup vegetable oil or corn cil for 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) of the butter. Directions Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9° square or round pan (a cast iron skillet will work fine, too), shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole dish, or 12 muffin cups. 1) In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 2) Stir in any desired herbs, cheese, corn kernels, or other flavorings. 3) In another bow! or large measuring cup, whisk together the milk, melted butter, vegetable oil (if you're using it), and egg. 4) Pour the liquid all at once into the flour mixture, stirring quickly and gently until just combined. 5. Spread the batter into the prepared pan, or scoop into the muffin tin. 6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges just begin to pull away from the pan and a cake tester or paring knife inserted in the center comes out clean. 7. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack for 5 minutes before cutting; serve warm. Recipe summary Hands-on time: 15 mins. Baking time: 16 mins. to 20 mins. Total time: 81 mins. to 35 mins. Yield: one 9" square or round pan, or 12 muffins Tips from our bakers ‘Add-ins will increase the baking time by 5 minutes. Don't over mix: stir the batter just enough to bring it together and evenly moisten the ingredients. If you decide to add creamed com, decrease the the recipe by 1/3 cup. If you like a crispior crust on your combread, grease a cast-iron pan and place it in the oven for 10 minutes to heat. Scoop the batter into the hot pan and return it to the oven to bake as directed. Check on the cornbread after 15 minutes. ‘Want to make mini loaves? Use three 8 1/4" x 5 3/4" x2 1/4" loaf pans, Use 1/3 (1 cup) of the batter per pan. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 23 to 25 minutes. When done, the loaves will be golden brown on top, firm to the touch, and a tester inserted in the middle will come out clean.