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Homemade Cornbread Recipe squares stacked in a cast-iron skillet, with a golden crust, moist crumb, and a melting pat of butter topped with fresh herbs.

Cornbread Recipe

A traditional Southern buttermilk Cornbread Recipe baked in a sizzling hot cast iron skillet for a golden, crispy crust and tender, moist interior. Balanced sweetness, rich corn flavor, and perfect texture every time.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: Best Southern cornbread recipe, Cornbread Recipe, Cornbread recipe moist, Cornbread recipe UK, Cornbread recipe with buttermilk, Old fashioned Southern cornbread recipe, Southern cornbread recipe, Traditional cornbread recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Preheating Skillet: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 240kcal
Cost: $7

Equipment

  • 1 10-inch cast iron skillet (Preheated for crispy crust)
  • 2 Mixing bowls (For wet & dry ingredients)
  • 1 Whisk
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • Oven mitts (Hot skillet handling)

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups yellow cornmeal
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon sugar - Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1½ cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoon honey - Optional but adds moisture

For the Skillet

  • 2 tablespoon butter or bacon grease - For crust

Optional Add-ins

  • ½ cup creamed corn - Extra moisture
  • ¼ cup corn kernels - Fresh or frozen
  • Jalapeños - Diced
  • Shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Place the cast iron skillet in the oven while it preheats to 425°F. Add butter so it melts and lightly browns. The skillet must be very hot for a crispy crust.
  • Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey. Add creamed corn now if using.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined. Fold in optional add-ins without overmixing.
  • Remove the hot skillet carefully, pour in the batter so it sizzles, spread evenly, and bake 20–25 minutes until golden. Cool 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 90g | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1.2mg