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Amish Sour Cream Cornbread

Moist, rich, and tender sour cream cornbread inspired by traditional Amish baking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Cornbread Batter
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.33 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup sour cream full-fat
  • 0.5 cup milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8 pan or cast-iron skillet.
  2. Whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together.
  3. In another bowl, mix eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and milk.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

For a sweeter version, increase sugar to 1/2 cup.