Dish of baked cornbread

Super Moist Cornbread

Plant-based
Gluten-free

Today, we're diving into the heart and soul of Southern comfort food with a classic that needs no introduction – Cornbread. A golden-brown masterpiece that graces tables with its warm, crumbly embrace, cornbread is more than just a side dish; it's a legacy, a taste of tradition, and a nod to the rich tapestry of American culinary history.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten free flour
  • 2 teaspoons Xanthan gum if your flour doesn't have it already
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) vegan margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (like vegetable oil)
  • 1 1/4 cups of non dairy milk
  • 3 large eggs or 4 tablespoons aquafaba if making it vegan
  • honey or vegan margarine for serving
Prep time:
10 mins
Cook time:
35 mins
Total time:
45 mins
Serves:
20 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups gluten free flour
  • 2 teaspoons Xanthan gum if your flour doesn't have it already
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) vegan margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (like vegetable oil)
  • 1 1/4 cups of non dairy milk
  • 3 large eggs or 4 tablespoons aquafaba if making it vegan
  • honey or vegan margarine for serving
Prep time:
10 mins
Cook time
35 mins
Total time:
45 mins
Serves:
20 servings

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together, flour, xanthan gum, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  3. In a medium bowl mix together margarine, oil, milk and eggs.
  4. Add wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients and mix only until combined. Over mixing may cause bread to be dry.
  5. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and bake from 35 - 40 minutes in preheated oven until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cornbread to cool for approximately 15 minutes in the pan before cutting into squares.
  7. Serve with butter and or honey if desired.
  8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or in the fridge for a week.

Embracing a plant-based lifestyle was my conscious choice to nourish not only my body but also my values. It's a journey that not only revitalizes my health but also connects me to a world of compassion and sustainability.

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