For Thanksgiving, I was charged with making cornbread in addition to a macaroni and cheese and side green dish. I decided on a simple Cook's Illustrated recipe because unlike most CI recipes, it seemed easy to construct and somehow seemed even less onerous than other online cornbread recipes. In picking the simple All-Purpose Cornbread recipe, I also hoped to avoid the disappointing result of the CI Jalapeno-Cheddar Cornbread recipe.
(All-Purpose Cornbread)
Unfortunately, while the cornbread turned out fine (one cornbread was made to the recipe as is, and another with one diced serrano), it wasn't really the best or even one of the top cornbreads I have ever consumed. It was slightly too dry (and I don't think it was due to potential over-baking) and didn't have that strong of a corn flavor. Although cornbread is not necessarily the most exciting food, and even less exciting than corn muffins, hopefully I will find a better recipe moving forward.
(Serrano-Spiced Cornbread)
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