Homemade Self-Rising Cornbread

Homemade Self-Rising Cornbread is crusty outside, moist and tender inside.  The bottom and side crusts are thoroughly baked. 

Easy to make with simple ingredients. 

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EDITOR’S NOTE (April 9, 2022):  Changed recipe by decreasing eggs from two to one large egg.  Cornbread is moist and tastes better.

Updated recipe’s instructions.

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WHAT IS SELF-RISING CORNMEAL MIX?

Store-bought self-rising cornmeal mix is one of the key ingredients in this recipe.  It contains cornmeal, flour and other ingredients.  

Available on the baking aisle of most grocery stores.   A variety of online stores also carry self-rising cornmeal mix. 

Google “self-rising cornmeal mix” to access online store locations.

WHAT IS SELF-RISING FLOUR?

Store-bought self-rising flour contains enriched bleached flour, leavening (baking soda), salt, and a few more ingredients.  It’s another key ingredient in this recipe.

You may prefer Homemade Self-Rising Flour.  It’s easy to make.

CORNBREAD BAKING TIPS

Buttermilk is a key ingredient because it adds flavor, moisture, and helps cornbread develop a beautiful brown crust while baking. 

When whole milk is used, the cornbread tends to have a pale brown color. It doesn’t develop that deep, golden brown crust.   Plus, it tastes bland to me. 

On the flip side, many individuals prefer whole milk.  Period.  

It’s about personal preference and that’s okay.  

THE CORNBREAD BATTER

Cornbread batter should be thoroughly mixed to avoid dry specs of cornmeal and flour after baking.

PREHEAT OVEN 

Always preheat oven to 400.  A hot oven helps to thoroughly bake cornbread (bottom, center and sides).

Preheat greased skillet on top of stove over low-medium heat until the oil is sizzling hot (but not smoking). 

Test hot oil before adding batter.  Simply drop a small bit of cornmeal batter into the hot greased skillet. 

If the drop of batter quickly sizzles and turns brown, add the remaining batter and bake. 

These important steps are required to thoroughly bake bottom and sides of cornbread.

Skipping these steps will cause the cornbread to be half-baked, soggy and oily.

Enjoy!

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Homemade Self-Rising Cornbread

Homemade Self-Rising Cornbread is crusty outside, moist and tender inside. Easy to make with simple ingredients. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time45 mins

Course: Bread, Cornbread

Cuisine: southern

Keyword: cornbread, cornbread millionaire

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup self-rising white cornmeal mix
• 1/2 cup self-rising flour See recipe notes for all-purpose flour.
• 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
• 1 large egg, beaten Changed from two eggs to one large egg on April 9, 2022.
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• unsalted butter (optional) Use to slather individual slices.

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a medium sized bowl, combine cornmeal mix, flour, sugar (if using), one large eggs (beaten), and buttermilk. Stir together until smooth and pourable. Small lumps okay. Set aside.
• Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to an 8" cast iron skillet (thick cornbread) OR a 9" cast iron skillet (thin cornbread).
• Place skillet on top of stove over low heat, preheat oil until it sizzles (but not smoking). When it sizzles, turn heat off.
• Stir batter until smooth. Carefully pour into hot skillet.
• Reduce oven to 375. Bake 20 to 25 minutes OR until knife inserted in center comes out clean and cornbread is golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
• Serve hot.
• Delicious slathered with butter, honey or maple syrup.

Notes

Check out my recipe for Homemade Self-Rising Flour.