With simple and easy-to-find ingredients, you can whip up a batch of this eggless cornbread in no time without compromising the flavor and the texture.
❤️ You’ll Love This Eggless Cornbread Recipe
Eggless: Let’s make a quintessential southern dish cornbread without eggs. It is quick, and the results are perfect. No one will know there are no eggs in cornbread! Quick & Easy: The batter comes together in just 10 minutes. You’ll just have to mix dry and wet separately and combine both. Plus, baking takes around 30 minutes.
Fluffy with moist and tender crumbs A bit crumbly texture, that’s normal. But not dry at all. A hint of sweetness brings out the cornmeal flavor beautifully.
Versatile Option: Eggless cornbread fits seamlessly into various occasions, from family dinners to potluck gatherings.
🧾 Ingredient Notes
Yellow Cornmeal: Yellow cornmeal adds a signature yellow color and a slightly sweet taste to the finished product. So choose yellow over white cornmeal. Use fine-ground or medium-ground yellow cornmeal for the best texture. Corn flour (masa) is too fine and gives a very dense texture. Coarse cornmeal will give a gritty or hard texture. All-Purpose Flour: It provides structure and binding to the cornbread. Baking Powder and Baking Soda: Baking powder acts as a leavening agent, helping the cornbread become light and fluffy. Baking soda enhances the leavening process. Without them, it will be dense. Sugar: Sugar adds just a touch of sweetness that pairs well with any savory meal. Salt: Salt enhances the overall taste. Milk: Use full-fat whole milk to provide moisture and richness to the cornbread. Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar acts as an acidic component, reacting with baking soda to help the cornbread rise. Oil: Choose flavorless oil like corn, canola, avocado, safflower, or vegetable oil.
👩🍳 How To Make Cornbread Without Eggs? (Pics)
Prep:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking. Lightly grease a 9×9 inch square pan with oil or butter to prevent sticking.
Making Eggless Cornbread:
- In a mixing bowl, add dry ingredients (yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar).
- Mix using a wire whisk to ensure even distribution. If your baking powder and baking soda have lumps then sift them before adding using a small strainer.
- In a separate large bowl, pour in the milk. Add the apple cider vinegar and oil.
- Whisk these wet ingredients together to create a uniform mixture.
- Add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet mixture.
- Mix until all the ingredients are well combined, creating a smooth batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan, and tap lightly on the countertop to spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center, it should come out clean when the cornbread is fully baked.
- Once baked, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool. Once cooled, cut it into squares for easy serving. Serve eggless cornbread warm or at room temperature.
💭 Tips & Variations For Eggless Cornbread
Bake in the skillet: It will give a slightly crisp and crunchy crust. You can bake in 9-inch cast-iron skillet at the same temperature for the same amount of time. Make cornbread muffins: Bake this same batter into muffins. Bake at 400°F for around 17-18 minutes. Variations: Add 1 cup of corn kernels. Add 2-3 jalapeno, chopped, and 1 cup cheddar cheese for Jalapeno cheddar cornbread. Add herbs like rosemary or chives with cheddar cheese for herbed cheese cornbread.
🥣 Storage Instructions
At room temperature, leftovers stay fresh for up to 2 days in an airtight container. In the refrigerator, it stays fresh for up to a week. Wrap the pieces into plastic wrap and store them in a ziplock bag or airtight container. In the Freezer, it stays good for up to 3 months. Wrap the individual pieces with plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn and place them in an airtight container or ziplock bag.
🍽 Serving Ideas
Chili (or Stew): Cornbread is the perfect side for your favorite chili or even soup or stew. Just crumble up the cornbread over your vegetarian chili, mix it up, and enjoy. Its slightly sweet and crumbly texture beautifully balances the bold flavors of the chili. As a breakfast with toppings: Add any of these fun toppings to your cornbread that make it even more delicious. A drizzle of honey or maple syrup Butter Honey butter Jelly or jam Coffee or Tea: Enjoy a piece of cornbread alongside your morning coffee or afternoon tea or coffee.
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