Spicy Chive Cornbread Recipe

Name: Spicy Chive Cornbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup cornmeal; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 eggs, separated; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

Servings: persons

2/3 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cornmeal
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 eggs, separated
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Brush the muffin tin with some melted butter and set aside.
3
Meanwhile, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4
Stir in the cornmeal and sugar.
5
In a medium bowl, combine the yolks, buttermilk, pepper flakes and chives.
6
Pour half of the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir well with a rubber spatula. Some flour streaks should still be visible.
7
Add the cooled, melted butter and the remaining buttermilk mixture.
8
Stir until well combined.
9
Whip the egg whites in a medium bowl until soft peaks form.
10
Fold into the mixture.
11
Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin and bake in the middle of the oven for about 17 to 20 minutes until golden brown or when a skewer inserted in the centre comes out dry.
12
Cool slightly on a wire rack and serve warm or cool.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chive Cornbread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Spicy Chive Cornbread

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