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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Cornbread is the ultimate starchy staple: nourishing, filling, and easy to make. Capable of being savoury or sweet, a side dish or dessert, cornbread is a cornerstone of the North American diet for a good reason. Plus, it goes with almost anything! So why not make it in bulk?

Cornbread is a staple food for countless families, so instead of having to mix up fresh cornbread batter every time, why not try making it in bulk? That way, you have some ready-made cornbread mix on hand for any occasion.

Why not use this homemade cornbread mix to make a tasty Sweet Honey Skillet Cornbread? Or learn to make The Ultimate Jiffy Cornbread Recipe instead?

A metal spoon with cornmeal rests on a wooden cutting board next to a square piece of cornbread, a small dish of cornmeal, and a white towel with a red stripe. Cornmeal crumbs are scattered around.

Karlynn’s Recipe Notes

Skill Level: This is a simple method for making a bulk cornbread mix, so you always have some on hand.
Total Time: This takes practically no time at all! Just 5 minutes and you’re ready to go!
Variations: This cornbread mix is intentionally simple. By making a big batch of plainly flavoured mix, you can add flavour each time you make it. How about trying cayenne pepper or cumin to add a big hit of flavour? You really only need about 1/4 teaspoon of each per cup of mix to get some potent flavourings.
Tools For This Recipe: You need a few staple kitchen supplies, and you’re on your way! You’ll need a large bowl for mixing your ingredients, a whisk, and I recommend making sure you have dry measuring cups, as this recipe doesn’t require liquids, and measuring spoons.

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What You’ll Need For Ingredients

Cornmeal, All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, White Sugar, and Salt: This super simple mix uses ingredients you likely have in your pantry and makes a batch of cornbread mix equivalent to 8 boxes of Jiffy mix. Karlynn’s Tip: To substitute one box of Jiffy, use one cup and two tablespoons of this mixture.

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How To Make Homemade Cornbread Mix

This is a quick overview of the recipe. The full list of ingredients & complete step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.

A glass bowl filled with cornmeal, flour, sugar, and baking powder sits on a marble countertop, surrounded by measuring cups, a whisk, a jar of milk, and a baking tray of cornbread.

A glass bowl of cornmeal mixture with a whisk, surrounded by measuring cups of flour and cornmeal, a jar of sugar, a baking dish of cornbread, and a white towel with red stripes on a marble countertop.

Whisk together all ingredients in a large bowl.
Store in a sealed plastic bag or lidded container at room temperature.

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Karlynn’s Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Homemade Cornbread Mix

Do You Need The Sugar? This recipe calls for a small amount of white sugar to be added to the mix, which may seem unusual for those looking to make only savoury cornbreads. While the sugar will, of course, add a small amount of sweetness, its inclusion is primarily about increasing the capacity for browning rather than contributing any sweetness. Plus, a tiny amount of sweetness works really well to help balance the corn and savoury flavours in any cornbread. So don’t worry about including the sugar in this recipe; it won’t make it sweet, but it will just make it crispy and delicious!
What Grind Is Best? The best grind of cornmeal to use for cornbread is a topic of fierce debate in many culinary circles. Southern chefs typically say that you can only get medium, or even coarse, for it to be considered authentic cornbread, which results in a more crumbly, slightly crunchy texture. Northern Yankee chefs will insist that fine is perfectly fine, as it creates a gentler, more consistent texture. Ultimately, the choice is yours!

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Storage Instructions

This cornbread mix consists of cornmeal, flavourings, and leavening agents, making it a great item to store for a long time. The best way to store it over a long period is to keep it inside a plastic bag and completely remove the air from it. From there, you can store it in a lidded container, if desired, and keep it at room temperature.

Ensuring that absolutely no air is in contact with the mix helps to keep it fresh for as long as possible!

Looking For More Great How-To Guides?

How to Make Homemade Shake and Bake Mix. No need to buy it from the store any longer! This recipe contains no trans fats or hydrogenated oils (plus it’s more affordable!)
How to Make Homemade Chilli Seasoning: making your own and keeping it in the cupboard will be a lifesaver! More affordable with pure herbs and spices, you skip out on all the fillers that store-bought mixes have
Cajun Seasoning Recipe: a recipe so good, you’ll never have to buy store-bought again!

There you have it! An easy-to-make staple for your home!

Let me know in the comments below how it turns out. You know I love hearing about your cooking adventures.

Happy Cooking!

Karlynn