Cornbread is a timeless comfort food, often gracing tables as a warm and hearty side dish. While traditional recipes often call for all-purpose flour, creating a gluten-free cornbread is easier than you might think. By substituting gluten-free flours for wheat-based ones, you can enjoy delicious cornbread without compromising on taste or texture.
Corn flour, a finely ground version of dried corn, is naturally gluten-free and the key ingredient in this cornbread recipe. Its slightly sweet, earthy flavor pairs perfectly with cornmeal, adding richness and depth to the dish. If you’d like to make the cornbread recipe gluten-free, you can replace the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blends or other single-ingredient options like almond flour, rice flour or sorghum flour.
When modifying the recipe, consider using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. This makes for an easy swap without drastically altering the texture of your cornbread. Alternatively, you can experiment with combining equal parts corn flour and almond flour for a denser, more rustic cornbread. Just be sure to adjust the liquid ingredients slightly, as some gluten-free flours absorb more moisture.
If you are looking for flavorful gluten-free flour options that are local to Wisconsin, look no further than Heartland Craft Grains located in Lodi. The Schnadts are 4th and 5th-generation farmers raising unique grains on their land with a reputation for flavor. Shop their products in stores across Wisconsin and online at HeartlandCraftGrains.com.
Whether you stick to corn flour or mix and match other options, the result will still be a delicious, wholesome side dish everyone can enjoy!
Homemade Cornbread
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups Heartland Craft Grains Corn flour
- 1 cup Heartland Craft Grains All Purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Let 2 eggs come to room temperature.
- Grease iron skillet with oil.
- Melt butter.
- Preheat oven to 365 degrees.
- Use a large bowl to mix by hand or use a stand mixer to combine butter and sugar. Add in remaining ingredients in order: eggs, milk, corn meal, flour, baking soda and salt.
- Pour into cast iron skillet. Bake for 35 minutes.
- Cool a bit, but slice and serve warm. Enjoy!