My Cozy Sweet Potato Cornbread 😋
I had some sweet potatos in my pantry that I really needed to use. They are really versatile, and I love finding new ways to use them! I decided to try a sweet potato cornbread recipe. It turned out delicious! Here's the recipe:
Ingredients 🛒:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup salted butter (melted)
• 2/3 cup sweet potato (mashed, room temperature)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons rum (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• Shortening or non-stick spray (for greasing)
Instructions 👩🍳:
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 400°F. Coat a 10-inch cast iron skillet, baking pan, or muffin pan with shortening or non-stick baking spray until fully covered.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and cinnamon until well mixed.
3️⃣ In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, mashed sweet potato, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and optional rum.
4️⃣ Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined, but be careful not to overmix.
5️⃣ Let the batter sit for 10 minutes. This allows the starch grains to expand and the gluten to relax, which is the secret to a fluffy texture.
6️⃣ Pour the cornbread mixture into your prepared pan. If you are making muffins, fill each opening about two-thirds full.
7️⃣ Place in the preheated oven for 16–19 minutes.
8️⃣ Insert a knife or toothpick into the center. It should come out clean when the cornbread is fully cooked.
9️⃣ Remove from the oven and serve warm with butter, honey, or extra maple syrup. Enjoy!
💡 Quick Storage Tip
If you have leftovers, wrap them well or place them in an airtight container. They’ll stay fresh on the counter for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 1 month. To revive that fresh-baked softness, reheat them in a 325°F oven wrapped in foil or microwave it in a damp paper towel.
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