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A square of gluten free cornbread covered in corn syrup.

Gluten Free Cornbread

Gluten free cornbread is one of my basic recipes I immediately needed to make gluten free. Cornmeal gives a distinct texture that people love and I vary recipe to make sweet or savoury muffins, cornbread sticks or a loaf, turkey stuffing and even cornbread stuffing balls.
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Course: Baking, Bread, Rice Free Baking
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: gluten free cornbread
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Calories: 141kcal
Author: Cinde Little

Ingredients

DRY INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • ¾ cup corn flour (or substitute EGFG gluten free flour blend*)
  • ½ cup tapioca starch (or substitute EGFG gluten free flour blend*)
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1½ tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
  • ½ teaspoon salt

WET INGREDIENTS

  • 1 egg
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk (substitute regular milk or sour milk)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease your pan of choice.**
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine wet ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat with electric mixer until frothy.
  • Slowly add dry ingredients mixing until combined. Increase to high speed and mix for 1 minute.
  • Stir in optional ingredients if using.
  • Pour into prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes depending on the size of your pan. Cool 5-10 minutes before cutting to eat warm.
  • Cut in cubes and cool completely for stuffing. Store all cornbread in an airtight container for maximum freshness.

Notes

*Substitute the total amount of both corn flour and tapioca starch (1¼ cups), with your favourite gluten free flour blend. Results will vary depending on the blend you use. I use my EGFG flour blend: 300g sweet rice flour, 300g potato starch, 200g sorghum flour, 200g millet flour. Makes ~ 8 cups.
**Baking time will vary depending on the pan you use. Think of the thickness and remember gluten free baking takes a little longer than baking with wheat flour. 
  • 8-inch square baking pan for everyday
  • A regular loaf pan or mini loaf pans
  • Regular or mini muffins
  • Cast iron frying pan
  • Cast iron corn stick mold

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Cornbread
Amount Per Serving (1 piece)
Calories 141 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 215mg9%
Potassium 72mg2%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 40IU1%
Calcium 93mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.