Remain calm, but sometimes I like sugar in my cornbread. Try this recipe before you tell me I can’t keep my Southern card.

Sweet Cornbread Muffins

These cornbread muffins are easy and delicious. (Stacey Little/Southern Bite)

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup plain yellow cornmeal – not cornmeal mix (white will work, too)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
3. Add oil, egg and milk.
4. Stir just until lumps are gone.
5. Pour into a greased muffin pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.

 This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out ”The Southern Bite Cookbook.”