Description
Warm, fluffy Cornbread Muffins with a golden, slightly sweet crust and tender, moist crumb. Perfect as a comforting side for stews, barbecues, or enjoyed fresh from the oven. Easy to make with pantry staples and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup finely ground cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners so your muffins release easily after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents and flavor throughout your muffins.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then stir in buttermilk and melted butter until smooth and blended, creating a rich and tangy base for your batter.
- Blend Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold with a spatula. Mix just until combined—a few lumps are perfectly fine to keep the muffins tender.
- Fill and Bake: Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, about 3/4 full. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the Cornbread Muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. They’re best enjoyed warm, slathered with butter or honey.
Notes
- Measure Cornmeal Accurately: Too much cornmeal can dry out muffins, so spoon and level for precision.
- Don’t Overmix Batter: Folding gently prevents dense, rubbery texture—aim for a tender crumb.
- Use Fresh Baking Powder: Check expiration dates to ensure maximum rise and fluffiness.
- Warm Ingredients: Bring eggs and buttermilk to room temperature to help the batter combine smoothly.
- Customize Add-Ins Lightly: Keep mix-ins minimal so the classic cornbread flavor stays front and center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg