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Lightened-Up Grandma’s Buttermilk Cornbread

Lightened-Up Grandma’s Buttermilk Cornbread bakes up tender with a pleasant crumb, gentle sweetness, and pops of juicy corn in every bite. Low-fat buttermilk and white whole wheat flour keep it hearty yet soft, making it a great side for chili, barbecue, or weeknight soups. Serve warm with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves9
  • DifficultyEasy
Lightened-Up Grandma’s Buttermilk Cornbread
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Heat a 9-inch iron skillet in the oven for 10 minutes. Melt the butter in the skillet and brush it over the sides. Pour any extra butter into a large bowl. Whisk the buttermilk and eggs into the excess butter.

  3. 3

    In another bowl, mix the sugar, baking soda, cornmeal, whole-wheat flour, and salt. Whisk the cornmeal mixture and the frozen corn into the buttermilk mixture. Scrape the cornbread batter into the skillet.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the skillet comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.