Cornbread is a type of quick bread made from cornmeal, with roots in Native American cuisine and widely associated with Southern US cooking. It is a batter bread that can be baked, fried, or steamed. The latter version is softer and more like cornmeal pudding. Egg is often used to make the bread fluffy. In the South, various forms of cornmeal bread are common, such as muffins, stuffing, and loaves. Other popular variations include hushpuppies and hoecakes, which can have added ingredients like jalapenos, nuts, or cheese.