Toasted Cornmeal Cornbread Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F
• Oil a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan.
• In a medium skillet, toast the cornmeal over moderately high heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a large bowl and whisk in the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl, whisk the milk with the honey and eggs.
• Add the liquid to the dry ingredients and whisk until moistened.
• Add the butter and whisk until smooth.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let the corn bread cool on a rack for 15 minutes.
• Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Butter the bottom and sides of a 10-inch skillet or cast-iron pan and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk and eggs. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir until incorporated. Fold in the melted butter. Pour the batter into the prepared skillet and smooth the top.
• Bake until the top is lightly browned and the sides pull away cleanly from the skillet, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely and serve warm or room temperature, or reserve to make cornbread dressing.