Cornbread Recipe

Cast Iron Cuisine

The unmistakable sizzle from a cast iron skillet is often enough to make many individual’s mouths water. From the stovetop to the oven to the grill – sometimes all in one recipe – the durability and even distribution of heat that comes from cooking with cast iron can’t be beat. No matter if it’s something sweet or savory, recipes bake evenly, rise to perfection, and are often lined with those perfect, crispy edges that crowds go crazy for. Want a list of cast iron cuisine that will wow your guests? Read on to see what enthusiasts from the Chattanooga area are cooking up.

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Cornbread

 

Randall Evans

“Cornbread is the heart and soul of soup season! It’s the golden companion that turns a simple bowl into a warm, comforting memory.” –Randall Evans

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Cornbread in cast iron skillet

Cornbread

Randall Evans
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices

Ingredients
  

  • cups cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • cup sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 6 Tbsp. butter divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425° and place your cast iron skillet in the oven while it is preheating.
  • Combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a bowl until everything is incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, and 3 tablespoons of melted butter.
  • Remove your skillet from the oven and place the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in it. Once butter is fully melted, place back into the oven for 1-2 minutes.
  • Finally, remove your hot skillet from the oven and pour in batter. Place in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Your cornbread is ready once you can place a toothpick in it and the toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

“Cornbread is the heart and soul of soup season! It’s the golden companion that turns a simple bowl into a warm, comforting memory.”
Keyword cast iron skillet, Cornbread, lodge cast iron, southern cornbread
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