Custard Cornbread
Custard-filled cornbread bakes with a layer of soft custard in the center, making it delicious and moist. Your family will ask for this sweet cornbread again and again!
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bread, Cornbread
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter or bacon drippings
- 1 1/2 cups (210 grams) cornmeal
- 1/2 cup (68 grams) flour
- 1/2 cup (99 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk, divided
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 F. Put the butter or drippings in a 9-inch square baking pan or 10-inch iron skillet and place it in the oven. When the butter is melted and sizzling, carefully remove the pan or skillet to a rack.
- Meanwhile, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl; whisk to blend.
- In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup of milk with the buttermilk and eggs until smooth and well-blended.
- With a whisk or electric mixer, combine the wet and dry ingredients to make a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan or skillet, then slowly pour the remaining 1 cup of milk over the batter.
- Bake the custard-filled cornbread for 35 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is firm to the touch.
Find it online: https://classic-recipes.com/custard-filled-cornbread/