Easy Cornbread Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 425 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
2. 2
   Coat an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with butter; set aside.
3. 3
   Place the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
4. 4
   Place the milk and eggs in a medium bowl and whisk until the eggs are broken up.
5. 5
   Pour the milk mixture into the cornmeal mixture and, using a rubber spatula, stir until just incorporated.
6. 6
   (Do not overmix.)
7. 7
   Stir in the melted butter until just incorporated and no streaks of butter remain.
8. 8
   Pour the mixture into the prepared dish.
9. 9
   Bake until golden brown around the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove the dish to a wire rack and let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.