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Cornbread

8 servings
Vegetarian Diet, American Baking

This simple, rustic bread is perfect for any meal and yields a golden, crispy crust. Experience the rustic charm of traditional cornbread with this recipe. Baked in a cast iron skillet, this cornbread develops a perfectly golden and crispy crust while staying tender and moist on the inside.

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Ethan. Ethan. Rising Star
September 22, 2025
cornbread in the round pan, part is cut off and part of the cut off part is placed back to the pan. Butter on the top, close up side shot
  • 30 min.
  • 30 min.
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Ingredients:

Cornbread

  • butter (or cooking spray to grease the pan)

Tools:

Directions:

1. Prepping the Pan and Dry Ingredients:

Let’s start with the preparation of Classic Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread by preparing the pan and dry ingredients.

  • Place the cast iron skillet in the oven and preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). If using a baking dish, grease it with butter or cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar (if using), baking powder, and salt.

2. Preparing the Batter:

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, and egg until well combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined; the batter should be lumpy.

3. Baking the Cornbread:

  • If using a cast iron skillet, carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Swirl a tablespoon of butter or oil around the bottom to coat it. The hot skillet should sizzle.
  • Pour the lumpy batter into the hot, greased cast iron skillet or the greased baking dish. It should spread evenly and sizzle upon contact with the hot skillet.
  • Place the pan back into the oven.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cornbread cool slightly in the pan before slicing and serving.
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