Cornbread Made With Fresh Milled Flour

This cornbread made with fresh milled flour is the perfect tender recipe that combines freshly milled wheat with corn meal. If your grain mill can mill corn, then feel free to use freshly ground corn as well. I also, share a few optional ingredients to up the flavor game! If you are looking for corn muffins, I have instructions on how to make those here too!

How To Use Sourdough Discard In Fresh Milled Flour Cornbread

If you are wanting to make this cornbread with sourdough, you can easily substitute the sour cream for sourdough discard. This won’t give a long fermentation, but it will be delicious, and it’s a great way to use up some excess discard.

How To Turn These Into Fresh Milled Flour Corn Muffins

You can make this FMF cornbread batter, and bake them into muffins as well. Just prepare the batter as directed, then bake the fresh milled flour corn muffins at 400*F in a prepared muffin tin for 14-18 minutes.

Can I Mill Corn In My Grain Mill?

Every Grain Mill has different guidelines on what can and cannot be milled in them. Please check with your mill’s manufacturer to make sure that corn or popcorn can be milled in your mill safely. I mill my pop corn and soft white wheat together in my Nutrimill Classic Grain Mill, find yours HERE. We use the Organic Multicolored Popcorn from Azure Standard, and LOVE it!

What To Serve With Fresh Milled Flour Cornbread

FMF cornbread is a super versatile recipe, and it goes with many different meals! My family likes a sweeter cornbread, and it can even be a light dessert if you do as well. But, here are some other ideas of foods that pair well with fresh milled flour cornbread.

• Chili (beef, chicken, or vegetarian) – One of the most iconic pairings, especially with a touch of honey butter on the cornbread.
• Soup & Stew – Chicken soup, beef stew, or vegetable soup will pair wonderfully with your cornbread.
• Southern-style beans – Pinto beans, black-eyed peas, or red beans and rice are some traditional companions.
• BBQ Pulled Pork or Brisket – The smoky, flavor of BBQ sauce pairs great with a cornbread side.
• Roast Chicken or Turkey – Great way to soak up juices and gravy.
• Greens – Collard greens, mustard greens, or even sautéed kale.
• Garden Salad with tangy dressing – Gives a lighter balance.
• Honey Butter or Maple Butter – Sweet spread that melts into warm cornbread.
• Jams or Apple Butter – A homestyle twist for breakfast or brunch.

Ways To Use Leftover FMF Cornbread

• Cornbread Croutons– Cube, then toss with olive oil and seasoning, then bake until crisp. Perfect on soups, chili, or salads.
• Cornbread Stuffing/Dressing– Cube the dried the cornbread, then mix with broth, veggies, and herbs. Great with roasted chicken or turkey, even as a holiday side.
• Cornbread Breakfast Casserole– Layer leftover cornbread with eggs, cheese, sausage, or veggies. Bake into a hearty breakfast or brunch dish.
• Cornbread Chili Bowls– Crumble into the bottom of a bowl and ladle chili on top. Adds texture and soaks up the flavors.

Ingredients To Make Cornbread With Fresh Milled Flour

• 3/4 cup fresh milled flour 90g (I recommend soft white wheat for this, but spelt or Einkorn would also work.)
• 1/2 cup cornmeal 58g (Check with your specific mill manufacturer what corn is safe to mill in your mill.)
• 1 TBSP Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup cane sugar 74g (you can sub for honey if you prefer.)
• 2 TBSP melted, salted butter 28g
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup whole milk 82g
• 1/4 cup sour cream 61g (You can also sub for greek yogurt, or buttermilk)
• *Optional- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 57g
• *Optional- 1&1/2 cup creamed corn 384g (If using this, you will need to bake longer, I bake mine for about 25 minutes.)
• *Optional- If your family likes a sweeter cornbread, sprinkle some sugar on the top of the batter before baking.
• *Optional – If you like a spicier cornbread, add some diced jalapeños to the batter.

Instructions To Make Fresh Milled Flour Cornbread

1. Firstly, mill the flour and if you are using fresh milled corn or popcorn, mill it as well.(Please check your mill’s manufacturer to see if your mill is able to.)
2. To the freshly milled four and cornmeal, add the sugar, baking powder, and salt. Then, stir the dry ingredients to combine.
3. Then, add milk, sour cream, egg, and melted butter to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
4. If adding shredded cheese, stir in the cheese.
5. If adding cream corn or diced jalapeños, then stir that into the batter now (If adding cream corn, the baking time will be a bit longer.)
6. Preheat the oven to 400*F.
7. While the oven preheats, allow the batter to sit. This allows the fresh milled wheat and corn to start absorbing the liquid, and the bran to soften.
8. Prepare a 8×8 baking dish with butter.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and if you like a sweet cornbread sprinkle the top with a bit more sugar.
10. Bake the cornbread for 18-20 minutes. Don’t over bake, or it can get dry.
11. Allow to cool a bit, then slice and enjoy!

How To Store Fresh Milled Flour Cornbread

To store the leftover fresh milled flour cornbread, cover and keep at room temperature for 3-4 days. If you want to store longer, let cool completely, then put in a freezer safe container and freeze same day for up to 3 months. Let thaw at room temp for 1-2 hours.

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