How To Make Soft Cornbread? Follow This Step-Wise Recipe

By Garima Johar

November 29, 2025

If you have been trying to make soft cornbread just like your favourite cafe does, you’re at the right place. Whether you want an add-on for breakfast or a tea-time snack, follow this step-by-step guide.

Ingredients

1 cup maida 1 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup oil 1 teaspoon salt

Step 1

Mix the dry ingredients like maida, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt together.

Step 2

Whisk the wet ingredients, like buttermilk, eggs, oil, and butter, in a separate bowl with sugar.

Step 3

Gently mix the dry and wet ingredients and whisk till you get a uniform mixture.

Step 4

Preheat the oven and then bake the cornbread for about half an hour.

Step 5

Let the cornbread cool before slicing. Spread honey, jam, or butter and enjoy.