Baking · United States

Cornbread I

Name: Cornbread I
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 1 cup (140 g / 4.9 oz) cornmeal; 1 cup (140 g / 4.9 oz) all-purpose flour; 4 tsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; 1 cup (250 ml / 8.5 fl oz) milk; 1 ea. (50 g) egg; ¼ cup (60 g / 2.1 oz) shortening, melted; ¼ cup (55 g / 1.9 oz) white granulated sugar (optional); ½ of a 15-ounce (430 g) can whole corn kernels, drained (optional); ¼ ea. onion, finely chopped (optional)

Cornbread is a type of quick bread made of cornmeal and sometimes supplemented with wheat flour. Some variations may include whole corn kernels.

Published October 16, 2026

EST. TOTAL TIME45 min

DIFFICULTYEasy

SERVES8

Time and difficulty are editorial estimates; allow extra time for your equipment and experience.

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Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 °F (218 °C). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) baking pan.
Step 2
Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Add egg, milk, and shortening.
Step 4
Beat until fairly smooth (about a minute).
Step 5
If using corn and/or onion, fold in these ingredients.
Step 6
Pour the mixture into the baking pan.
Step 7
Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. If corn is added to batter, increase time by ~50%

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