Cornbread is one of those staples from the Southern United States. Well, I wouldn’t blame them for making it such a big thing, as golden sweet cornbread is absolutely impeccable! Want to ditch store-bought cornbread and make some from scratch? Then read this article till the end to know the entire recipe! 

Golden Sweet cornbread is just a little sweeter than some other varieties that you may have tried before. But trust me, the sweetness actually enhances the flavor of this little baked good to a whole new extent! In fact, so much that this bread is extremely versatile and can be served and used in so many different ways! But more on that later! 

Here, I know that some of you may think it is a huge task to make cornbread at home and that too from scratch. But honestly, it really isn’t! It is actually one of the easiest things that you could ever bake from scratch! Yes, easier than simple cookies or puddings too! 

Don’t let the ‘bread’ in the name fool you, as this actually will be ready in a jiffy, as compared to regular bread. Moreover, store-bought cornbread, or for that matter, even premixes, end up giving a final product that can be extremely dry and mealy, which is surely not worth the money at all! 

Here, just with a few extra added steps and ingredients, you can easily make a moist and delicious one at home! So, you will find a complete guide on how to make this Southern delicacy at home, from the equipment to the ingredients and method. So, ready to explore this recipe? Let us get into it right away, then! 

What Equipment Will You Need To Make Golden Sweet Cornbread? 

• Measuring Cups – First and foremost, the precision of ingredients is key when it comes to baking. So, you will need a set of measuring cups to get a proper and precise measurement of all the ingredients needed. 
• Measuring Spoons – For some of the ingredients that are needed in much smaller quantities, you will also need a precise measurement, and hence, measuring spoons will be handy. 
• Bowl – You will need two large bowls for this recipe, one to measure and sift the dry ingredients and the other one for the wet ingredients. 
• Sieve – To make sure that the batter of the cornbread does not have any lumps, you will need a large sieve to sift all the dry ingredients first. 
• Whisk – You will need a large whisk to mix the dry and wet ingredients together. 
• Spatula – A silicone spatula will be handy when it comes to transferring the batter from the mixing bowl to the baking pan. 
• Cake Pan – You will need a large, round cake pan for this recipe, which is approximately 9 inches in diameter. 
• Baking Tray – You will need a baking tray to place the cake pan on while you keep it in the oven to bake. 
• Cooling Rack – Lastly, you will need a cooling rack to place the cornbread on once it is out of the oven for it to cool completely and thoroughly. 

How Much Time Will You Need To Make Golden Sweet Cornbread? 

Preparation Time	Baking Time	Total Time
10 Minutes	25 Minutes	35 Minutes

What Ingredients Will You Need To Make Golden Sweet Cornbread? 

• All-Purpose Flour – Firstly, you will need a single cup of all-purpose flour to make this recipe, as just cornmeal will not work that well. This much flour will help you get 12 portions of cornbread. Do not use bread flour, cake flour, or even self-raising flour, for that matter. 
• Cornmeal – It isn’t cornbread without cornmeal! For this recipe, you will need a single cup of the same. 
• Sugar – As the name suggests, this version of cornbread is slightly sweet, so you will need ⅔ cups of white granulated sugar or caster sugar. 
• Milk – Milk will help bring everything together in this recipe and will also help with the consistency and flavor, so you will need one cup of the same. 
• Oil – Oil is the preferred fat added to this recipe, as it helps with moisture in the cornbread. You will need ⅓ cups of vegetable or any other oil that does not have a pungent smell or flavor. 
• Egg – A single, large egg will be needed for this recipe. 
• Baking Powder – The leavening agent in this recipe is baking powder, so you will need 3 ½ teaspoons of the same. 
• Salt – Lastly, to help enhance all the flavors in this recipe, you will need a teaspoon of salt. 

Steps To Make Golden Sweet Cornbread

1. Mise-en-Place

Mise-en-Place, which means pre-preparations, is the first step in this recipe. The pre-preps are pretty simple. Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Meanwhile, lightly grease the cake tin with some oil and dust it with flour, just enough to cover it completely. 

After that, sift the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl and keep it aside. In a different bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, and milk until everything is combined. Your preparation is done! 

2. Mix Together And Bake

This recipe is indeed so easy to put together that once your pre-preparations are done, you just need to assemble everything and bake! For that, add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk them together until everything is well combined. 

Transfer the batter into the greased cake tin, making sure all of it is used up. For this purpose, a silicone spatula will be needed as it will help you scrape the mixing bowl clean. Then, place the filled cake tin onto a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. 

At the 20-minute mark, poke the center of the bread with a skewer or a large toothpick, and if it comes out clean, your bread is ready. If not, bake it for five more minutes. Once the bread is out of the oven, place it on a cooling rack and let it cool down to room temperature, after which you can demould and serve! 

How Can Golden Sweet Cornbread Be Served?

Although there actually are many ways in which this cornbread can be used and served. However, I have mentioned some of my favorite ways below for you to try. 

• With Condiments – The best and easiest way to serve this cornbread is with a bunch of condiments like jams, hot honey, and even marmalade. 
• With Chicken And Ribs – We all know that cornbread pairs exceptionally well with fried chicken and smoky barbecue ribs, and hence, this combination is perfect. 
• On A Thanksgiving Spread – This particular recipe of cornbread also seems to work really well with turkey, cranberry sauce, gravy, and all the works on a Thanksgiving spread! 
• As A Part Of Stuffing – You can also add this cornbread to a stuffing recipe to make it extra rich. 
• With Breakfast – Lastly, this cornbread can be a part of the breakfast of your dreams as it pairs well with eggs, bacon, sausages, and much more!

Nutritional Information

Calories	198 kcal
Carbohydrates	30 grams
Protein	3 grams
Fat	8 grams
Saturated Fat	1 gram
Polyunsaturated Fat	4 grams
Monounsaturated Fat	2 grams
Trans Fats	0.04 grams
Cholesterol	3 milligrams
Sodium	326 milligrams
Potassium	85 milligrams
Fiber	2 grams
Sugar	12 grams
Vitamin A	33 micrograms
Calcium	96 milligrams
Iron	1 milligram

What Will The Golden Sweet Cornbread Look And Taste Like?

Making cornbread at home is not as big a thing outside of the South as you may think it to be. So, in that case, I am sure that many of you will probably be making this bread for the first time while you try this recipe out. Don’t worry too much about anything, as I will tell you exactly what you should expect the final product to look and taste like. 

When it comes to the way it is supposed to look, it will look like just any other cornbread. Those of you who regularly eat cornbread would know that the way this bread look is more like cake rather than bread, and that is exactly what you will get from this recipe too. 

Moreover, the bread will be bouncy, and when you press the top gently, it should spring back. Coming to the flavor, although the name suggests ‘sweet,’ this recipe is not sickly sweet at all. The sweetness is minimal and very well balanced with the rest of the flavors, which is why this bread works with both sweet and savory accompaniments. 

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Conclusion

Soft, spongy, and mildly sweet, this cornbread is the perfect combination of flavors and textures. Moreover, the sweetness is mild yet out there, which makes this bread really versatile, and hence, it can be paired with a number of sweet and savory sides to make a complete meal!