Description
This Easy Amish Sour Cream Cornbread is a moist and tender cornbread featuring the tangy richness of sour cream. Perfectly golden and slightly sweet, it’s an ideal side dish for soups, chili, or barbecue meals, offering a comforting and homey flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to combine all the dry components evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, sour cream, milk, and vegetable oil or melted butter until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect the texture of the cornbread.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake Cornbread: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cornbread to cool slightly before slicing and serving. This helps the texture set and makes it easier to cut.
Notes
- Use either vegetable oil or melted butter interchangeably according to your preference for flavor and richness.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb; mix until ingredients are just combined.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute sour cream and milk with plant-based alternatives, though this will slightly change the flavor.
- If you prefer a bit more sweetness, increase the sugar by a tablespoon.
- This cornbread pairs wonderfully with hearty soups, stews, or barbecue dishes.
