Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Southern Skillet Cornbread, a classic recipe that pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes or stands deliciously on its own.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal (preferably stone-ground)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease or additional butter for greasing the skillet
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a 9-inch cast iron skillet in the oven.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk and eggs, then stir in melted butter. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix.
- Prepare Skillet: Remove the hot skillet from the oven, add bacon grease or butter, and swirl to coat.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the skillet and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Serve: Cool slightly, slice, and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Enhance with corn kernels or cheddar cheese for added texture and flavor.
- Serve warm with butter, honey, chili, or greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
