Sourdough Cornbread Recipe

Sourdough cornbread is a great way to use up some sourdough starter and make a wonderful flavored cornbread to go with chili or soup.

I like to use my smaller 8 inch cast iron pan to bake up this cornbread. The nice crispy crust that develops in the cast iron is our favorite. But you can also turn this recipe into cornbread muffins (it will make 12) or bake in a 8×8 inch pan. You could also use a pie pan.

We have tried a lot of cornbread recipes in my family over the years and this one was the first one that stuck. We could finally finish looking for another recipe that wasn’t dry or too gooey.

The addition of the sourdough in this recipe makes the texture just right. I also love using maple syrup instead of sugar for a not too sweet cornbread.

See below for some ideas on add-ins if you want to spice it up a bit.

Ingredients for Sourdough Cornbread

• 1 cup sourdough starter (discard or bubbly)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup organic cornmeal (organic mean no GMO too)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (we use organic)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter melted
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. In a large bowl, mix the starter, milk, cornmeal, and flour. After you mix it, cover with a damp towel and let it sit out on the counter for a couple hours.
3. After the 1-2 hours, mix up the maple syrup, eggs, and melted butter in a small bowl.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the first batter and mix to combine.
5. Then mix in the baking soda and baking powder.
6. If you will be using a cast iron pan to bake, I like to put 1-2 tablespoons of butter in and pop it in the oven until the butter is melted. Take it out to pour in the batter on top of the melted butter.
7. Pour the batter into an 8″ cast iron pan, 12 muffin tins, or a greased 9×5 loaf pan. I like using cast iron pans for this the best.
8. Bake 35-45 minutes. Test with a toothpick for doneness.
9. Let the cornbread cool for a little bit before serving.

Add-ins for the Sourdough Cornbread

This cornbread is moist and delicious just as it is, but sometimes a bit extra is called for. Here are some ideas to liven up your cornbread

• Add a can of chopped green chilis and a bit of cheddar cheese.
• Use a can or frozen corn or a can of creamed corn and mix in.
• Throw in some fresh rosemary or green onions.
• Not looking for an add-in? Make sure to top with butter and honey anyway.

More Sourdough Recipes

Artisan Sourdough Bread Recipe
Sourdough Oatmeal Cookies
How to Make Sourdough Bagels

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