Buttermilk Cornbread Muffins

I like chili. I make a good chili. Someday I’ll have to figure out a recipe and post it here. But these go great with it.

Buttermilk Cornbread

I like making these as muffins but you can make them in a 9×13 pan — will take a bit longer to bake. Also, I err on the side of less sugar.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin 12 total
  • 9×13 pan (optional)

Ingredients

  • 113 grams butter, very softened (½ cup)
  • 60-130 grams sugar (⅓-⅔ cup)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 240 grams buttermilk (1 cup)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 156 grams corn meal, medium grind (1 cup)
  • 120 grams all-purpose flour (1 cup)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 strips bacon, cooked, cooked, and crumbled

Instructions

  • Turn oven on, set to 375℉ (190℃)
  • Liberally grease muffin tins or line with cupcake liners.
  • In a medium bowl, combine butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs until blended.
  • Add in the baking soda and then slowly add the buttermilk while stirring.
  • Add the cornmeal, flour, and salt. Stir until combined.
  • Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin tin so that they're ½-⅔ full. Better to err on less to get 12 muffins and go back to even out. (If using the bacon, fill just about ¼ way, add the crumbled bacon, then add the rest of the batter.)
  • Bake for ~20 minutes until tops brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Depending on your oven, consider turning around half way through the cooking time.

Notes

I’m not sold on silicone cookware but these seem to work.
Buttermilk Cornbread
Buttermilk Cornbread