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Up close image of cornbread with butter and honey drizzled on top.

The Best Fresh Milled Cornbread

This fresh milled cornbread is tender, moist, and perfectly sweet. A golden slice of comfort that pairs great with any meal. Made with freshly milled soft white wheat and golden cornmeal, it’s a wholesome, from-scratch favorite here on the homestead.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 8 slices
Calories: 329kcal
Cost: 3.00

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup soft white wheat flour - You can substitute with all purpose flour using the same measurements.
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup olive oil - You can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven
    Preheat your oven to 450°F. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the bottom of your cast iron skillet and place it in the oven while it preheats. This helps create a golden, crisp bottom crust.
  • Mix the dry ingredients
    In a large bowl, whisk together: the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
  • Add the wet ingredients
    Add: eggs, milk, oil, and honey. Mix until just combined.
  • Pour and bake
    Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Swirl the melted butter to coat the bottom. Pour in the batter and spread evenly.
    Bake at 450°F for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Notes

Storage Tips

Room Temperature
Store cooled cornbread in an airtight container or zip-lock bag for up to 2–3 days.
Freezing
Wrap slices tightly in plastic wrap or freezer paper, then place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating Instructions

Oven: Place in an oven-safe dish and heat at 200°F for 10–15 minutes.
Microwave: Reheat in 15-second intervals until warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 57.8g | Protein: 6.4g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 47.1mg | Sodium: 528.8mg | Sugar: 24.7g