There's something truly comforting about a piece of warm cornbread fresh from the oven. Classic, delicious, and filled with sweet and savory corn flavor, cornbread has a special place in American cuisine. But even if you’ve been eating it all your life, you might not actually know what cornbread is.

Cornbread is quick bread, which means it uses a leavening agent like baking powder instead of yeast to make the bread rise. Also, it starts with a batter instead of a dough, meaning it has a high liquid content, making it quick and easy to bake (no kneading!). This recipe creates a unique texture that differentiates it from traditional yeast breads.

Traditional cornbread is a quintessential feature on holiday tables, from Thanksgiving spreads to Christmas feasts, but a plate of comforting cornbread doesn’t have to be confined to holidays – it’s a weeknight favorite, too! Cook up our classic Betty Crocker cornbread recipe and discover the joy of baking by serving this beloved American classic at home.

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