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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
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Sides
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 369kcal
Author: Hannah Dela Cruz

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 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
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

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.

Nutrition

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