Skillet Cornbread
This Easy Buttermilk Cornbread Recipe is made in a cast iron skillet - just like in the good old days! A tender, lightly sweet cornbread that's perfectly crusty on the bottom.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons butter cut into 4 pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together until well combined.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the buttermilk and egg.
- Slow mix the ingredients until everything comes together, taking care not to over mix.
- Add the 4 tablespoons of butter to a 10-inch cast iron skillet and place it in the oven. Let the butter melt in the pan for 3 to 5 minutes.
- When the butter is melted, remove the pan from the oven and carefully swirl the butter in the pan to evenly coat the bottom.
- Add the prepared batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top is golden-brown and the cornbread is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before cutting and serving hot.
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Notes
- How fun is it to cook in a cast iron pan? Just grease it and cook it in cast iron like any other pan. I think you need one.
- I made this recipe gluten-free by simply swapping out the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free baking blend, which worked perfectly.
- If your cast iron skillet is already seasoned (which means it is ready for use — you can buy many cast irons pre-seasoned), go ahead and melt 4 tablespoons of butter in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes until fully melted. Add your cornbread batter to the hot pan carefully and smooth with a spatula.
- Opt for stone-ground cornmeal for better flavor and texture. It’s often less processed and provides a more rustic, hearty texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 of 8 servings | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 426IU | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 2mg
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