Description
Navajo Cornbread is a delightful traditional dish that embodies the essence of Native American cuisine. Known for its fluffy texture and rich flavor, this cornbread serves as a perfect side to any meal or can be enjoyed alone with butter and honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, milk, and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
- Add melted butter, baking powder, salt, and optional sugar. Mix until well blended.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a skillet and pour in the batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve warm with butter and honey.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate up to a week.
- For longer storage, wrap slices in plastic wrap and foil; freeze. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Native American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg