Buttermilk Cornbread

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted, plus more for greasing pan)
• 1 1/2 cups finely ground yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (plus 2 tablespoons )
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup low fat buttermilk
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, sage, chives, parsley, etc.)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease an 8-inch square pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk melted butter, buttermilk, and eggs.

4. 4

   Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

5. 5

   Pour batter into the prepared pan.

6. 6

   Bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Cool in pan for 20 minutes before slicing.