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Piece of whole wheat sourdough cornbread on plate with pan of cornbread in the background.

Sourdough Cornbread

This sourdough cornbread recipe is the perfect mix of both worlds. There are great sourdough flavor notes and it is super moist. It would be perfect with BBQ, or a bowl of soup or chili.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Ferment Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 16 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar or honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 1½ cups active sourdough starter
  • 1¼ cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
Makes: 9 x 13inch rectangle

Instructions

  • Melt the ¼ cup butter in a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir in the ¼ cup granulated sugar and 2 large eggs.
  • Add the ¾ cup whole milk and 1½ cups active sourdough starter. Mix until combined.
  • Mix in the 1¼ cup cornmeal and 1 cup whole wheat flour. Allow to ferment at room temperature for an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400℉ and grease a cast iron skillet or 9x13-inch pan.
  • Stir the 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon baking soda into the dough.
  • Spread the cornbread mixture in the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden.
  • Cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
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