Easy Gluten Free Homemade Cornbread

Enjoy a warm slice of homemade cornbread straight out of the oven with this Easy Gluten Free Homemade Cornbread. This recipe uses simple pantry ingredients with no fancy or special ingredients needed. It is ready to eat in less than an hour, perfect to serve with soup, stew, or chili.

Making gluten-free homemade Cornbread is a regular thing in our home, especially when we are serving vegetable soup or beef stew. This is our go-to cornbread recipe because it’s the perfect cross between sweet cornbread and traditional cornbread.

What you’ll love about Gluten-Free Homemade Cornbread:

• Quick and Simple – Ready to serve in less than an hour.
• Easy to Make Gluten-Free!
• Full of flavor with a sweet and savory balance.
• Wonderful texture, perfect to serve with any meal!

Ingredients for Gluten-Free Cornbread:

• Unsalted Butter
• Granulated Sugar
• Eggs
• Yellow Cornmeal
• Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
• Baking Powder
• Salt
• Milk

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar.
3. Carefully add in the eggs, then continue to mix in the remaining ingredients until well combined.
4. Spray a 9×9 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or prepare a 9-inch cast-iron skillet. Carefully spread the batter into the pan.
5. Bake for 35 minutes at 375 degrees F or until slightly golden and fully cooked. If using an 8×8 pan, then the cooking time would need to be increased to 45 minutes.
6. To be sure it’s fully cooked through, use the toothpick method through the deepest part, and if it comes out clean, then it’s considered done.
7. Serve.

Do you need several flours to make gluten-free homemade cornbread?

This can be made easily with ANY gluten-free 1:1 flour. The key is to be sure it is an even swap with regular flour. It’s also very important to use a high-quality all-purpose flour that includes Xanthan Gum.

There are many to choose from; our favorites are Better Batter, King Arthur Flour, and Cup 4 Cup.

Tips for Making Gluten-Free Homemade Cornbread:

• Use a high-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour that includes Xanthan Gum; this is what will give the best texture.
• Do not overbake; keep a close eye on the bread.
• Add a drizzle of honey for extra-sweet cornbread when serving.
• Keep it savory with butter on top.
• This cornbread is best made in a 9×9 baking pan; however, it can be made in other pans.
• If you are looking for an air fryer alternative, check out these Air Fryer Cornbread Muffins.

Why does gluten-free cornbread work so well?

Cornmeal is naturally gluten-free, which means this recipe is easy to adapt from traditional cornbread. The real trick is to find the best blend of gluten-free flour. That is why it’s so important to use a high-quality flour like King Arthur Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour. This will keep the bread light and fluffy.

How to store leftover cornbread:

Once completely cooled, store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.

For longer storage, place in the fridge for up to 5 days. Microwave for about 30 seconds to rewarm the cornbread.

Serving Suggestions:

Homemade Cornbread pairs wonderfully with these soup, stew, and chili recipes.

• Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili
• Slow Cooker Beef Stew
• Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Soup

This Easy Gluten-Free Cornbread is what we like to serve all season long with a variety of soup and chili recipes. IT is the perfect made-from-scratch recipe that uses only what is in the pantry!