Sourdough Cornbread
Buttery sweet sourdough cornbread with a slight tang thanks to the addition of sourdough discard. This recipe uses a unique baking technique that results in a fluffy, cloud-like texture that you will absolutely love.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Sides
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 369kcal
- 169 grams butter
- 76 grams honey
- 277 grams corn kernels
- 226 grams milk
- 114 grams sourdough discard
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 2 eggs large
- 150 grams cornmeal
- 6 grams salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 10 g baking powder
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
Prepare for baking: Preheat your oven to 450 F with rack in the middle
Make the honey butter: Combine the butter and honey in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Cook until butter is completely melted, stirring occasionally. Set aside and allow the mixture to cool.
Blend corn: Combine ⅓ cup of corn, sourdough discard and milk in a blender and puree.
Mix the wet ingredients: Whisk the corn mixture with the eggs and sugar until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Fold in the dry ingredients: Fold the cornmeal, salt, baking powder and baking soda into the wet ingredients. Add the all-purpose flour in three additions. Stir the remaining corn kernels in with the last addition of flour.
Drench batter in honey butter: Pour your batter into your 8-inch cake pan. Pour the melted honey butter over the batter.
Bake: Bake the cornbread for 30 to 35 minutes or until the tops are golden brown, the center no longer jiggles and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Enjoy: Allow the cornbread to cool slightly before slicing. This cornbread is best enjoyed the day it's baked.
When in doubt, use weight over volume measures
Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
Reheat: This cornbread is best eaten fresh, but any leftovers can be reheated in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 554mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 519IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 2mg