Ingredients • 1 cup yellow cornmeal • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste — 1/3 cup for sweeter cornbread) • 1 tablespoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice, let sit 5 min) • 2 large eggs • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus a little more for greasing the pan) • Optional: 1/2 cup canned corn kernels, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, or 1 chopped jalapeño for variations ⸻ Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 400