{
  "id": 18991373,
  "title": "I tried Ina Garten's easy cornbread. I love the recipe so much that I now make it for every Thanksgiving.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/i-tried-ina-gartens-easy-cornbread-i-love-the-recipe-so-much-that-i",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T17:44:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/ina-garten-easy-cornbread-recipe-2026-11"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "I recently tried Ina Garten's easy cornbread recipe and fell in love with it that I now make it for every Thanksgiving meal. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider I prepared Ina Garten's recipe for brown-butter skillet cornbread, which was delightfully moist with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The cornbread was a hit at my Friendsgiving event and has since become my go-to dish for Thanksgiving. When I decided to cook for the occasion, Ina Garten was my inspiration for a few dishes. Aside from her overnight mac and cheese and Parmesan smashed potatoes, I also made her brown-butter skillet cornbread. In the recipe, Garten mentioned that it was the \"best cornbread I've ever made!\" That statement alone prompted me to start baking. To create Garten's cornbread, which serves 10 to 12 people, you need 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of whole milk, 1 cup of fine cornmeal (Garten suggests that fine cornmeal makes for moister cornbread), 1 cup of sugar, ½ pound of unsalted butter, 2 extra-large eggs, 2 tablespoons of baking powder, and kosher salt. I began by melting the butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. As the butter browned, I carefully watched it to avoid burning it. Once ready, I poured the melted butter into a bowl and added the milk and eggs. I whisked the milk into the butter while cracking two eggs into the mixture. I must admit, I forgot to beat the eggs before adding them, but this did not affect the final result. Next, I prepared a separate bowl for the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, and kosher salt. I whisked the dry ingredients together and made a well in the middle. After five minutes, my batter was ready. I poured the butter-and-milk mixture into the well and stirred everything together using a rubber spatula until just combined. Garten recommends letting the batter rest for 15 minutes, which she believes is essential for the best cornbread. I waited patiently and then poured the batter into the skillet. It is crucial not to wipe out the cast-iron skillet after melting the butter; simply pour the batter in. I smoothed the top, sprinkled it with sea salt, and placed the skillet in the oven. According to Garten's recipe, bake the cornbread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 40 minutes. After 35 minutes, I inserted a knife in the middle to check if it was ready. The knife came out clean, indicating that the cornbread was done. If using an 11 ½-inch skillet, Garten advises baking the cornbread for only 25 to 30 minutes. My cornbread came out with a beautiful golden brown color. Garten's brown-butter skillet cornbread not only looks stunning but also tastes incredible. The moist and fluffy texture, combined with the sweet and savory flavors, made it one of the best Thanksgiving dishes I've ever tasted. The salt in the cornbread truly enhanced the flavors, as my friend Oliver noted. Everyone at the table couldn't resist getting seconds, and even the leftovers tasted as delicious as the first bite. After experiencing Ina Garten's cornbread, I am convinced that it deserves a permanent place on my Thanksgiving menu.",
  "summary": "Ina Garten's brown-butter skillet cornbread is really easy to make and always a hit at holiday parties. Now I make it for every Thanksgiving dinner.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}