Ingredients
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 cup milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup melted butter (or oil)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or skillet.
2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl whisk together:
- sourdough discard
- milk
- eggs
- melted butter
Mix until smooth.
3️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl mix:
- cornmeal
- flour
- sugar
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
4️⃣ Make the Batter
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
Do not overmix.
5️⃣ Pour into Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
6️⃣ Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
7️⃣ Cool and Serve
Let cool slightly before slicing.
Serve warm with:
- butter 🧈
- honey 🍯
- jam 🍓
Enjoy your soft, moist sourdough cornbread! 🌽🍞
