Easy Homemade Cornbread Recipe Without Buttermilk

This easy homemade cornbread without buttermilk results in fluffy cornbread with a hint of sweetness thanks to the addition of honey.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This delicious cornbread recipe makes the perfect side dish for chili or barbecue.
• While cornbread mix is a great and easy option, this is an easy recipe with simple ingredients.
• This sweet cornbread recipe makes a moist cornbread without the need to use buttermilk or a buttermilk substitute.
• If this is your first time making a traditional cornbread recipe at home, there is no need to be intimidated! This recipe is simple and easy and has become our favorite cornbread recipe.

Ingredient Notes

• Butter - melt the butter and let it cool to room temperature so it is still liquid, but no longer hot. You can swap for a liquid oil such as olive oil or vegetable oil, but the flavor will differ and the cornbread won't be as rich. 
• Honey - honey adds the perfect touch of sweetness to this cornbread
• Greek yogurt - use plain Greek yogurt (can swap for sour cream if needed).
• Milk - you can use regular milk (1%, 2%, or whole milk) or a milk alternative.
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Flour - use all purpose flour for this recipe.
• Cornmeal - we like to use yellow cornmeal but you can use white cornmeal if needed. White cornmeal is generally more fine in texture with a more subtle corn flavor. 
• Baking powder - this is the leavening agent that will help the cornbread rise. 
• Salt

See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.

Equipment You’ll Need

• Large bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Whisk
• 8x8 square baking dish - you can use a glass or metal pan. A round cake pan or cast-iron skillet is also an option, but note that the bake time may differ. 
• Parchment paper* to help prevent sticking to the sides of the pan

Step by Step Directions

For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, add the wet ingredients together—the melted butter, honey, Greek yogurt, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk well.

Step 2: Next, add the dry ingredients: the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3: Mix gently until combined.

Step 4: Line an 8x8 square pan with parchment paper. Add the cornbread batter to the prepared pan and smooth the batter into an even layer.

Place in the preheated oven and bake for 22-28 minutes or until the top of the cornbread is golden brown and the center is fully set, or when a toothpick comes out with only a few moist crumbs on it.

Tips & Variations

• You could also cook this cornbread in a cast iron skillet, but note that the baking time time may vary. 
• If you want to make cornbread muffins, simply place the batter in a muffin tin (grease well or use muffin liners) and reduce the cooking time. 
• There are a few different ways in which you can serve good cornbread. We love to top our cornbread with butter and honey or honey butter. If you want more of a savory cornbread, you can melt some cheddar cheese on top. We love to serve it alongside our favorite chili.

FAQ 

Check out some of our favorite recipes to serve with this easy cornbread recipe:

• Dutch oven chili
• Turkey sweet potato chili

If you make this traditional southern cornbread, please let us know how it turns out in the comments below and/or rate the recipe! Don’t forget to tag us on Instagram to show us your finished product—it makes our day every time we see you trying the recipes we love!

Easy Homemade Cornbread Recipe Without Buttermilk

This easy homemade cornbread without buttermilk results in fluffy cornbread with a hint of sweetness thanks to the addition of honey.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Servings 12

Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ ¼ cup butter, melted and cooled
• ▢ ⅓ cup honey
• ▢ ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
• ▢ ½ cup milk
• ▢ 2 large eggs
• ▢ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 cup flour
• ▢ ¾ cup cornmeal
• ▢ 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, add the melted butter, honey, Greek yogurt, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk well.
• Next, add the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined.
• Line an 8x8 square pan with parchment paper. Add the batter to the pan and smooth the batter into an even layer.
• Bake for 22-28 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is fully set, or when a toothpick comes out with only a few moist crumbs on it.

NUTRITION

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.1g | Protein: 3.8g | Fat: 4.9g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.3g | Cholesterol: 44.9mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 8.1g

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