Skillet Cornbread Recipe
Skillet Cornbread Recipe
Equipment
- Skillet Cornbread Recipe
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal or white, depending on preference
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar optional
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp bacon grease or additional butter for the skillet
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and place a cast-iron skillet inside while preheating.
- In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar (if using).
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, whole milk, eggs, and melted butter until combined.
- Remove the hot skillet from the oven and add bacon grease or butter to coat the bottom.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the hot skillet. It should sizzle as it hits the pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Turn off the oven and leave the skillet inside for another 15 minutes to develop a crispy crust.
- Remove, slice, and serve warm!
Notes
For best results, use a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet. Serve with butter and honey or pair with chili and greens!
