Description
This Easy Amish Sour Cream Cornbread recipe offers a moist, tender, and slightly sweet cornbread made with sour cream that enhances its rich texture and flavor. Perfect as a side for soups, chili, or BBQ, this straightforward recipe requires simple ingredients and minimal prep, baking into a golden brown delight ready in just 40 minutes.
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.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, sour cream, milk, and vegetable oil or melted butter until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Mix Wet and Dry Together: Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; be careful not to overmix to keep the cornbread tender.
- Pour Batter Into Dish: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared greased baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula as needed.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cornbread to cool slightly after baking, then slice and serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute vegetable oil with melted butter.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure the cornbread remains tender and fluffy.
- Check doneness with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the cornbread is ready.
- Serve warm with butter or your favorite jam for added taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
