Krusteaz Cornbread Golden Crust (Printable Format)
Moist, golden cornbread with light sweetness. Perfect side for hearty meals and gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1 cup milk
07 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
08 - 2 large eggs
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil or melted butter, and eggs until mixture is smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Using a spatula, gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Transfer batter into prepared pan and level the surface.
06 - Bake for 18–22 minutes, until top is golden and a toothpick inserted at center emerges clean.
07 - Allow to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving while warm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Uses simple pantry ingredients with nothing fussy
- Ready in about half an hour including prep and bake time
- Perfect base for add-ins like fresh corn or cheese if you want a twist
- Crumb is moist never dry and leftovers are just as delicious
02 -
- High in quick carbs with a nice balance of protein and fat
- Vegetarian and can be changed up with easy substitutions
- Freezes beautifully for future meals
03 -
- Do not overmix once you add wet to dry ingredients—just stir until the flour disappears for the most tender result
- Use a heavy metal baking pan for crisp edges and a sturdy golden bottom
- Test with a toothpick in several places since batters sometimes bake unevenly in the corners
- When doubling the recipe use a nine by thirteen inch pan and watch the baking time closely