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Sour Cream Cornbread Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Description

This Sour Cream Corn Bread is a moist, tender, and flavorful quick bread made with yellow cornmeal, sour cream, and sweet cream style corn. Its slightly tangy taste from the sour cream and the natural sweetness of the corn creates a delightful combination perfect for serving alongside chili, soups, or barbecues. This recipe is simple to prepare and bakes to a golden brown crust with a soft, crumbly interior.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 14.75-ounce can sweet cream style corn

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s fully heated by the time your batter is ready to bake, which helps achieve an even rise and a golden crust.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. This creates the base dry mixture for the bread, ensuring even flavor distribution.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Pour in the lightly beaten eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, and the can of sweet cream style corn into the dry mixture. Stir gently just until all ingredients are combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
  4. Prepare the baking vessel: Lightly grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet or a similar baking dish to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
  5. Bake the cornbread: Transfer the batter into the prepared skillet, spreading it evenly. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is nicely browned and a toothpick or knife inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.

Notes

  • Using sour cream in the batter adds moisture and a slight tang that enhances the bread’s flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
  • If a cast iron skillet is not available, you can bake it in a greased 9×9-inch baking pan.
  • Serve warm with butter or honey for a delicious accompaniment to savory dishes.
  • Adjust black pepper amount based on your taste preference.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 to 45 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/sour-cream-cornbread-recipe/