Description

Boston Market Cornbread is a moist, tender, and perfectly balanced side dish that combines subtle sweetness with savory notes. Featuring a golden, slightly crisp crust and a soft crumb, this classic cornbread is ideal for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or any comforting meal. With simple pantry ingredients and a quick baking time, it captures the cozy essence of Boston Market’s beloved cornbread right in your kitchen.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or honey as a substitute)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk (or dairy-free milk + 1 tbsp vinegar for dairy-free option)
2 large eggs
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted (or substitute with neutral oil or coconut oil for dairy-free)

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Instructions

Prepare Your Ingredients: Measure out all your dry and wet ingredients separately. This preparation step helps ensure smooth mixing and prevents lumps or uneven textures in the batter.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined. This ensures that the leaveners and seasonings are well distributed.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the buttermilk and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
Blend Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light, fluffy texture.
Bake to Golden Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased 8×8-inch pan or preheated cast-iron skillet. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for better texture and mixing.
Do not overmix the batter to prevent tough cornbread.
Melted butter adds richness; neutral oil can be used for a lighter option.
Baking in a preheated cast-iron skillet produces a crispier crust.
Check for doneness starting at 20 minutes to avoid drying out your cornbread.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 2-inch square)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 230mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg