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Cornbread in cast iron skillet

Cornbread

Randall Evans
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ 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