Cornbread I
Yellow cornmeal and vegetable shortening come together in this vegetarian — 60 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 7 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for oven and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Preheat the oven to 220 C (425 F) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan or a similar ovenproof dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until evenly combined.
- Melt the shortening gently and let it cool slightly, then in a separate bowl beat the egg and whisk in the milk and melted shortening.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until the batter comes together; a few small lumps are fine, and do not overmix or the cornbread will turn tough.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread it level with a spatula.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cornbread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then cut into squares and serve warm.
You'll use: Oven · Pan · Whisk
Ingredient substitutions
- Milk
- any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
Tips & common questions
How long does Cornbread I take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of milk?
Try any unsweetened plant milk. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Cornbread I vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Cornbread I is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Cornbread 2.jpg by EvanProdromou, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.