SWEET CORN BREAD

🌽 Sweet Corn Bread Recipe

This Sweet Corn Bread is soft, moist, and just the right amount of sweet — perfect with chili, BBQ, or enjoyed on its own with a pat of butter and drizzle of honey.

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🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes

🔥 Bake Time: 25–30 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 9 squares (1 8×8 pan)

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📝 Ingredients:

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
• 2 tablespoons honey (optional, for added sweetness)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line an 8×8 baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, oil, and honey.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined — don’t overmix.
5. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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✅ Tips:

• For extra richness, swap half the milk with buttermilk.
• Add corn kernels, shredded cheese, or jalapeños for variation.
• Serve warm with honey butter or alongside chili or fried chicken.

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🧊 Storage:

• Room Temp: Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.
• Fridge: Keeps for 5–6 days.
• Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw and warm before serving.