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Homemade Self-Rising Cornbread

Posted on May 30, 2018August 11, 2024
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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. 

Stacked slices of Homemade Self-Rising Cornbread made with one egg.
On April 8, 2022, I made this cornbread with one large egg (instead of two) and other ingredients. Moist and tastes better.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.  

Self-Rising Cornmeal Mix

Available on the baking aisle of most grocery stores. 

Various online stores also carry self-rising cornmeal mix. 

Google โ€œself-rising cornmeal mixโ€ to access online store locations.

 

EDITOR’S NOTE (April 9, 2022):  Updated recipe and instructions.

DISCLAIMER (NOT SPONSORED):  I have not been paid to endorse pictured products. Delighted to share what I purchased and used to make this delicious recipe.  All comments are my own.

 

 

 

Self-Rising Cornmeal Mix ingredients & nutrition info.
INGREDIENTS: Store-bought self-rising cornmeal mix.

 

WHAT IS SELF-RISING FLOUR?

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

Consider making my Homemade Self-Rising Flour.  

Self Rising White Flour

 

SELF-RISING FLOUR’S INGREDIENTS (PRINTED ON LABEL)

Self Rising Flour Ingredients

 

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 a deep, brown crust.   Plus, it tastes bland in my opinion. bland to me.  

It’s about personal preference and that’s okay.  Use what you prefer.

One measuring cup filled with whole cultured buttermilk.
One cup of cultured whole buttermilk.

 

THE CORNBREAD BATTER

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

 

PREHEAT OVEN 

The following tips is how cornbread’s bottom and side crusts are thoroughly baked.   

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. 

 

Homemade Self-Rising Cornbread's bottom crust.
Thoroughly baked bottom crust.

 

 

SERVING SUGGESTION

A slice of Homemade Self-Rising Cornbread

ENJOY!

 

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Homeamde Self-Rising Cornbread (One Egg)
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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 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Bread, Cornbread
Cuisine: southern
Keyword: cornbread, cornbread millionaire
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 54kcal

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.
  • THICK CORNBREAD: Use an 8" cast iron skillet.
    THIN CORNBREAD: Use a 9" or 10" cast iron skillet.
    Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to preferred skillet.
  • Place skillet on top of stove over low heat. Warm until oil 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

HOW TO REFRIGERATE
Store cooled cornbread in a container with a tight lid or in a large, zippered bag.ย  Keep in fridge (not freezer) for up to 4 days.ย  ย  After refrigeration, cornbread will feel slightly hard and dry, but will perk up when reheated.
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HOW TO REHEAT
Arrange one layer of sliced cornbread in one layer.ย  Do not stack.
Fold foil over cornbread.ย  Warm in preheated 350 oven for 10 to 12 minutes.ย  Cornbread will be soft.ย 
To form a crispy texture, open foil containing warm cornbread.ย 
Return to HOT oven for 2-3 minutes to lightly toast.ย  Watch closely to prevent burning.

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14 thoughts on “Homemade Self-Rising Cornbread”

  1. Judy says:
    February 4, 2023 at 2:21 pm

    Just made this today. Delicious. I donโ€™t have a cast iron pan so made as muffins in a pre heated greased muffin pan.

    Reply
  2. Pat says:
    October 26, 2021 at 6:27 pm

    I love me some Cornbread!!!! I used a recipe I found oรฑ a SELF RISING cornmeal mix bag recently!! BEST CORNBREAD EVER!!!
    IT HAD NO EGGS AND ONLY 4-5 INGREDIENTS, AND I USED BUTTERMILK!!! DELICIOUS!!!
    BUT I THREW AWAY THE BAG AND NOW I CAN NOT FIND THE RECIPE AND I AM GOING CRAZY LOOKING FOR IT!!!!
    Can Anyone tell me this recipe????? Appreciated

    Reply
  3. Paula Jeanne says:
    July 9, 2021 at 8:15 am

    Cornbread is my comfort food. When My sisters and I were little girls, we would often eat warm, buttered, cornbread with sugar and evaporated milk for breakfast.

    Reply
  4. Janet says:
    September 12, 2020 at 1:48 pm

    I made this came good but it doesnโ€™t look that dark brown!

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      September 12, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      Janet, thanks for sharing your experience. I use whole buttermilk and allow the cornbread to stay in oven until dark brown. If you use low-fat or fat-free buttermilk, the baked cornbread will have a lighter color… and it will taste good.

      Reply
      1. Meagan says:
        September 8, 2021 at 4:28 pm

        Thanks for sharing!! My husband’s grandmother makes delicious fluffy and moist cornbread!!! She doesn’t use eggs in hers though!!! I’ve been looking and looking for a recipe similar to hers.

        Reply
  5. HB Jones says:
    June 21, 2020 at 4:18 pm

    Made this for Juneteenth- best cornbread ever! Served with Salmon Patties, greens, fried potatoes for heathen son who won’t eat greens unless I threaten him and cold b- milk. Will make it again! Thank you for the inspiration.

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      June 27, 2020 at 6:10 am

      HB Jones, you’re welcome! Greatly appreciate the compliment. Your meal sounds delicious!

      Reply
  6. Barbara says:
    January 5, 2020 at 5:04 pm

    You threw me a little with cornbread muffin mix. Is hard in Houston to find self rising cornmeal or flour so glad for recipe. Will try recipe when I get muffin mix. Seems to be close to what my mother made. By the time I tried to get her recipe, she was doing mix only.

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    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      January 7, 2020 at 6:54 am

      Hi Barbara! You can omit muffin mix. Cornbread is good with or without it. I like to have options. If I’m out of an ingredient, I can keep on cooking.

      Reply
  7. Bobbi Hart says:
    December 26, 2019 at 6:14 pm

    Tks for the recipe & yes I will definitely be making your cornbread. !!!
    LnC. ( Love n Christ )

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      December 26, 2019 at 6:33 pm

      Hi Bobbi! You’re welcome. I hope you enjoy the recipe as much as we do. Have a very blessed 2020… in the Name of Jesus Christ!

      Reply
  8. Lisa Joseph says:
    November 27, 2019 at 11:11 am

    Wish you had recipe for southern cornbread dressing

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      November 27, 2019 at 11:21 am

      Hi Lisa! I have a delicious Cornbread Bundt Dressing recipe. It’s dressing baked in a bundt pan. Served with a bowl of cranberry sauce in center. Super popular on my Facebook fan page. Access printable recipe here… http://www.cornbreadmillionaire.com/therecipe/cornbread-bundt-dressing.

      Reply

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