Description
Navajo cornbread is a comforting, nostalgic dish that fills your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked goodness. Its golden-brown crust and soft, tender interior make it an ideal accompaniment to family meals or a delightful solo treat. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients to create a flavorful bread that pairs beautifully with chili or can be enjoyed on its own, offering warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk (whole or preferred variety)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsp melted butter (plus extra for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Create a well in the dry mixture and add milk, eggs, and melted butter. Stir gently until just combined; lumps are okay.
- Grease your baking dish with melted butter and pour the batter into it.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing into squares. Serve warm with honey or butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Native American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (75g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg