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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

5 from 1 vote
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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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Preheating Skillet 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

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)

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey. Add creamed corn now if using.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined. Fold in optional add-ins without overmixing.
  5. 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 90gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

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

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