Irresistible Vegan Cornbread – Connoisseurus Veg

Moist, buttery and only a bit candy, this vegan cornbread is an ideal aspect dish at cookouts, with a bowl of chili, or by itself! It is also tremendous straightforward to make and may be prepared in about half-hour.

Maple syrup being drizzled over a plate of Vegan Cornbread squares with a honey drizzler.

Vegan baking may be difficult, and a few baked items are trickier than others. Vegan cornbread is an efficient instance. Some substances are straightforward to exchange, like milk — simply use non-dairy milk as a substitute. Easy!

However eggs are an additional problem with a recipe like this one. Eggs are our binder in baked items like cornbread. The gluten in flour is one other binder. Since we’re utilizing much less flour than we might in different baked good recipes (and changing it with cornmeal, which is not an amazing binder), it may be a bit difficult getting our egg-free cornbread to carry collectively.

This recipe took a little bit of trial and error, however ultimately it was discovering simply the suitable ratio of flour and cornmeal, together with a flax egg, that did it. It held collectively nice and was scrumptious!

I introduced a batch of this vegan cornbread to a household dinner, sliced it up and snuck it into the bread basket with out letting anybody know that it was egg-free and non-dairy or that I used to be the one who made it.

A couple of minutes later everybody was occurring about how superior the cornbread was. They did not even comprehend it was vegan. Rating!

So I believe it is protected to say that that is the very best vegan cornbread ever. It is crumbly, moist, tender, and simply barely candy. And bonus: it is tremendous straightforward to make!

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Components You may Want

  • Non-dairy milk. Absolutely anything that is unflavored and unsweetened will work, corresponding to soy milk, oat milk, cashew milk, or almond milk (which is what I used).
  • Vegetable oil. Be at liberty to make use of no matter sort of oil you usually bake with. Canola oil, melted coconut oil, and corn oil all work tremendous. You’ll be able to even use olive oil!
  • Maple syrup. Agave works as effectively.
  • Floor flaxseed.
  • All-purpose flour. I’ve solely examined this recipe with all-purpose wheat flour. Use some other sort at your individual threat.
  • Cornmeal. I take advantage of yellow cornmeal for the beautiful coloration, however white cornmeal works tremendous. Unsure what precisely cornmeal is? Learn on. There’s an entire part detailing what you want under.
  • Sugar. Use natural sugar to maintain the recipe vegan. Brown sugar may be substituted to provide your vegan cornbread an additional wealthy, earthy taste.
  • Baking powder.
  • Salt.

Cornmeal vs. Cornstarch vs. Corn Flour

What is the distinction right here? I do know it will possibly get complicated! Every of those merchandise may go by a unique identify, relying on the place you are situated, so I need to be sure to use the suitable one for this recipe.

The cornmeal we use for cornbread is created from dried, floor corn. It is just like grits or polenta, however finer. Here is an instance of cornmeal that you possibly can use for this recipe.

Cornstarch (in some locations generally known as corn flour), is simply the starch (all the pieces else is eliminated), so do not use that.

Be sure to’re utilizing the suitable ingredient, in any other case the bread’s texture can be all fallacious, or worse — it will not end up in any respect!

How It is Made

The next is an in depth picture tutorial on the way to make this recipe. Scroll down should you’d favor to skip proper to the recipe!

Hand stirring wet ingredients for cornbread in a liquid measuring cup.

Stir your non-dairy milk, oil, maple syrup and flaxseeds collectively in a small container. Let the combination sit for a couple of minutes when you combine the dry substances.

Dry cornbread ingredients in a mixing bowl with whisk.

Whisk the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt collectively in a big mixing bowl.

Tip: Ensure your liquid substances are at room temperature. In case your non-dairy milk and/or maple syrup have been within the fridge you might must heat them up.

Hand stirring Vegan Cornbread batter in a bowl.

Pour the liquid substances into the bowl with the dry substances and stir simply till the batter is mixed. Do not overmix the batter and don’t fret if there are a number of lumps.

Hand using a wooden spoon to smooth Vegan Cornbread batter in a baking pan.

Pour the batter right into a ready baking pan or skillet, clean out the highest and pop it into the oven. Bake the cornbread till a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clear.

Variations: You have got choices as to what sort of baking vessel to make use of for this one! I am utilizing a 9 x 9 inch baking pan. A 9 or 10 inch spherical cake pan or forged iron skillet may even work.

Place the baking pan onto a cooling rack when it comes out of the oven. Let your vegan cornbread cool a bit earlier than slicing and serving it.

Your cornbread is now able to serve! It is superior plain, however be happy to go loopy with the vegan butter and maple syrup if you would like!

Variations

  • Cornbread is nice with stir-ins! Strive including a cup of recent corn kernels, some recent scallions, or jalapeño slices.
  • For an additional burst of sweetness, sprinkle your cornbread batter with natural brown sugar earlier than baking it.

Leftovers & Storage

This vegan cornbread is finest served immediately, however the leftovers will maintain in a sealed container at room temperature for about 3 days. It can be frozen for as much as 3 months.

Continuously Requested Questions

Can this recipe be made gluten-free?

I am actually unsure, however I believe an all-purpose gluten-free mix corresponding to Bob’s Crimson Mill or King Arthur’s might work!

Can this cornbread be made with out oil?

Once more, I am unsure, however I believe substituting applesauce could be your finest guess.

What do you serve with cornbread?

It is superior alongside something barbecue. Strive it with my tempeh ribs. It is also nice with hearty soups, like my black bean soup, or chilis like my vegan chili.

Can this recipe be made as muffins?

Most likely, however you would be higher off simply following my recipe for vegan corn muffins.

Why did not my cornbread rise?

Normally this occurs as a result of your baking powder is previous. Check it by sprinkling a bit in a glass of water. It ought to fizz. If it would not, throw it out and change it.

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Plate of Vegan Cornbread squares topped with vegan butter and maple syrup.

Irresistible Vegan Cornbread

Moist, buttery and only a bit candy, this vegan cornbread is an ideal aspect dish at cookouts, with a bowl of chili, or by itself! It is also tremendous straightforward to make and may be prepared in about half-hour.

Components

  • 1
    cup
    unflavored non-dairy milk

  • cup
    vegetable oil
    (or your favourite baking oil)
  • ¼
    cup
    maple syrup
  • 2
    tablespoons
    floor flaxseed
  • 1 ¼
    cup
    all-purpose flour
  • 1
    cup
    yellow cornmeal

  • cup
    natural granulated sugar
  • 4
    teaspoons
    baking powder
  • ¾
    teaspoon
    salt

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.

  2. Flippantly oil a 9 x 9 inch baking dish. (see Observe)

  3. In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, stir collectively the milk, oil, maple syrup, and flaxseed.

  4. In a big mixing bowl, whisk collectively the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  5. Use a spoon to kind a effectively within the heart of the flour combination, then pour within the milk combination.

  6. Stir the substances collectively simply till absolutely blended.

  7. Pour the batter into the ready baking dish.

  8. Bake till flippantly browned on prime and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clear, about 20 minutes.

  9. Switch the pan to a cooling rack and permit it to chill for a bit earlier than slicing and serving.

Recipe Notes

Alternatively, you possibly can bake your cornbread in 9 or 10 inch spherical cake pan or forged iron skillet.

Vitamin Details

Irresistible Vegan Cornbread

Quantity Per Serving (1 slice (1/12 of recipe))

Energy 186
Energy from Fats 65

% Each day Worth*

Fats 7.2g11%

Saturated Fats 1.3g7%

Sodium 167mg7%

Potassium 238mg7%

Carbohydrates 28.9g10%

Fiber 1.5g6%

Sugar 9.6g11%

Protein 2.5g5%

Calcium 117mg12%

Iron 2mg11%

* % Each day Values are based mostly on a 2000 calorie food regimen.