# Who has the best cornbread? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [February 18, 2023, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004 "2023-02-18T19:17:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/81 "2023-08-01T19:13:33Z")
> [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > The chef looks around. “KIDS!” he shouts. It’s funny – I was at my niece’s/goddaughter’s birthday party just this past weekend (we’re all Chicagoans here), and her grandfather (my sister-in-law’s father) serves up a hotdog to the birthday girl and asks her, “do you want anything on it? Do you want some mustard?” No to both questions, but I chuckled to myself that he didn’t ask about ketchup. I know few 7-year-olds that like mustard – and he wasn’t gatekeeping or some such horseshit – it was a very sweet exchange – it just apparently didn’t occur to him that a 7-year-old might like ketchup. (And I know she does like ketchup and her father – my brother – despises mustard except in the smallest doses.) ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/82 "2023-08-01T20:12:27Z")
> [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > The chef looks around. “KIDS!” he shouts. Well, sure, if it’s for kids you have to do it. Just don’t tell them about the puppies. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2023, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/83 "2023-08-02T10:48:35Z")
I stubbornly made it from scratch for most of my adult life. I started buying Martha White cornbread mix twenty years ago. The standard yellow or the buttermilk mix is very good. Why should I waste time measuring flour, cornmeal, salt, and baking powder when the same thing is in a bag for $1.50? I add my own fresh egg, milk and Vegetable oil ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2023, 8:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/84 "2023-11-29T08:32:30Z")
If I made my own cornbread, I would like a recipe just like Krusteaz Honey Cornbread. Sweet, tender cakey cornbread that holds together when you cut it in half and spread butter on it. Makes great waffles too! ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2023, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/85 "2023-11-29T15:16:14Z")
If y’all are ever in the DC-area, the cornbread at [Hard Times Cafe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_Times_Cafe_(chain_restaurant)) is excellent. They also [sell the mix](https://hardtimeschili.com/shop/p/cornbread) online. ---
**Author:** ![echoreply](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/echoreply/32/3641_2.png) [@echoreply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/echoreply)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2023, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/86 "2023-11-29T16:24:53Z")
> [@Fear\_Itself](#): > > Sweet, tender cakey cornbread that holds together when you cut it in half and spread butter Maybe not quite as simple as Krusteaz, but still incredibly easy; this recipe probably meets your requirements. I started using it when I needed a cornbread recipe that didn’t contain buttermilk (I know, I can mix milk and vinegar). It was a huge hit among people that like sweet, cakey cornbread. At a recent block party chili thing, everyone loved this one, and I think I was the only one that ate the bacon fat cast iron 100% cornmeal corn bread I made along side it. > **[Easy Cornbread Recipe - Moist and Fluffy Homemade Cornbread!](https://www.blessthismessplease.com/the-best-cornbread-recipe/)** > > Quick and easy homemade cornbread made with staple ingredients in 30 minutes with over 1000 amazing comments! Read the PROOF! ---
**Author:** ![Common\_Tater](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/common_tater/32/13846_2.png) [@Common\_Tater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Common_Tater)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2023, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/87 "2023-11-29T17:27:31Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > add my own fresh egg, milk and Vegetable oil _Vegetable_ oil? No no no …. You’re Doing It Wrong! ---
**Author:** ![mixdenny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mixdenny/32/2962_2.png) [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2024, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/88 "2024-01-04T23:06:11Z")
> [@Cardigan](#): > > I heard Jiffy holds something like 90% of the national market here. Actually they only claim 65% now. But that’s still crazy talk for such an inexpensive product. That’s like saying McDonald’s has 65% of the burger market. Oh, wait… ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2024, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/89 "2024-01-04T23:22:22Z")
Jiffy mix has its place. I have some in the pantry right now. Quick, easy. Kids love it. Any cornbread recipe is to the chef and their diners taste. It’s all what you want. Your personal choice. (My homemade is still the best. And, I won’t be grinding my own corn meal, I promise 😊) ---
**Author:** ![AHunter3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ahunter3/32/368_2.png) [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2024, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/90 "2024-01-05T05:37:53Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > Jiffy mix has its place. Trash can. Welll… ok, we use it for some arcane occasional-use recipes where it is an incidental ingredient. It isn’t useless. But not for cornbread. ---
**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2024, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/91 "2024-01-05T19:09:48Z")
My dad made the best; coarse ground corn meal, flecks of jalapeño, left to dry out for a day then served in a tall glass of buttermilk. ---
**Author:** ![dougrb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2024, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/92 "2024-02-11T02:08:58Z")
The other night I made a Jiffy mix with 2 eggs and substituted the 1/3 cup milk with one cup blended habanero rotel and pineapple. Pretty tasty. That’s what I’m taking to a super bowl party tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2024, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/93 "2024-02-11T03:26:23Z")
The pineapple kinda bugs me. Maybe grated cheddar would be nice in that. ---
**Author:** ![AHunter3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ahunter3/32/368_2.png) [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2024, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/94 "2024-02-11T03:31:46Z")
> [@Lucas\_Jackson](#): > > My dad made the best; coarse ground corn meal, flecks of jalapeño, left to dry out for a day then served in a tall glass of buttermilk. That’s how I eat my leftover cornbread, too. Crumbled up in buttermilk. Mmmm!! ---
**Author:** ![dougrb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2024, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/95 "2024-02-11T04:12:38Z")
I have yet to find anything that pineapple doesn’t go with. I will try the cheddar cheese. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2024, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/96 "2024-02-11T04:13:53Z")
I find it superfluous to the recipe. But, hey if you like it I’m cool with it. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2024, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/97 "2024-02-11T06:17:51Z")
Update: I’ve made that custard cornbread several times, and actually have some in the refrigerator. I really like it. It includes 2 cups of regular milk, and 1 cup of buttermilk. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2024, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/98 "2024-02-11T06:39:21Z")
Spoonbread. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2024, 8:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/99 "2024-02-11T08:32:22Z")
> [@dougrb](#): > > I have yet to find anything that pineapple doesn’t go with. I have yet to find anything that pineapple does go well with. ---
**Author:** ![AHunter3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ahunter3/32/368_2.png) [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004/100 "2024-02-11T20:55:11Z")
Well, I do like a fresh-ingredients piña colada now and then. And I like standalone fresh pineapple. But yeah, it’s not really a team player kind of food. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004.md?page=6)