Cornbread
Cornmeal gives these breads a distinct texture, with pumpkin, chiles, and other additions changing their character. The collection includes sweet-leaning and savory cornbreads for serving beside a meal.
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Elvis Presley’s Favorite Cornbread — Mary Jenkins Langston’s Recipe
Mary Jenkins Langston’s documented cornbread recipe for Elvis Presley, with buttermilk, a hot skillet, and practical baking instructions.
Dolly Parton’s Skillet Cornbread
A savory Southern skillet cornbread with buttermilk, bacon drippings, and a crisp golden crust.
Brown Butter Pumpkin Maple Cornbread
Pumpkin, pure maple syrup, and browned butter give this skillet cornbread a distinctly autumn character while keeping corn flavor at the center. A hot cast-iron skillet creates the…
Creole Cornbread
Moist, cheesy, and full of Louisiana flavor, this Creole Cornbread transforms traditional cornbread into a hearty side dish that’s equally at home beside a bowl of gumbo as…
Chiles Rellenos Cornbread
This savory cornbread is inspired by the flavors of classic chiles rellenos. Moist and tender, it’s packed with green chiles, creamy corn, and melted cheese, delivering just the…
Mexican Street Corn Cornbread
This savory, golden cornbread brings all the bold flavors of Mexican street corn (elote) into a moist, cheesy, slightly tangy quick bread. Fresh corn kernels, Cotija cheese, lime,…
Hatch Green Chile Cornbread Cupcakes with Dulce de Leche Frosting
These Hatch Green Chile Cornbread Cupcakes offer a perfect blend of savory heat from the roasted chiles and a hint of sweetness from the coconut milk and pineapple.…
Spicy Jalapeño Cornbread Drizzled with Sweet Lime Honey
Ingredients Cornbread Ingredients 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup buttermilk 2 large eggs…
Hatch Green Chile Cornbread Cupcakes with Honey Buttercream
Ingredients 1 1/4 cup All Purpose Four 1/2 cup Yellow Cornmeal 2 Tablespoons roasted Mild Hatch Chiles, finely diced 1 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda 1/2…
Angel Corn Sticks
Inspired by the angel biscuit craze of the 70s, we gave classic buttermilk cornbread batter a featherlight lift simply by stirring a packet of yeast into the batter.…
