Cornbread is a very simple dish. I don't make it from scratch anymore. I buy the Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix (found in all supermarkets, 2 for $1.00. This will make two 8" square pans. Bake first, cool to room temp, wrap it well in tinfoil or plastic wrap & freeze for months. Thaw out then put them in oven at "keep warm temp" PS Sometimes I pour the batter into greased 9" pie tin, sprinkle with a little granulated sugar and some sliced almonds. Muffins are really simple, using the same recipe.