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Crispy Southern Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread

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A quick and easy Southern-style cornbread with a crispy cast iron skillet crust and tender crumb, perfect for beginners and comforting any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, melted plus more for skillet
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon honey
  • Optional: 1 fresh jalapeño, finely chopped
  • Optional: ½ cup (60g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place your cast iron skillet in the oven while it heats.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat 2 large room temperature eggs until slightly frothy. Add 1 cup buttermilk and 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon honey if using. Stir until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold with a spatula just until combined. Fold in shredded cheddar and/or finely chopped jalapeño if desired.
  5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Add a tablespoon of butter or oil to coat the bottom and sides.
  6. Pour the batter into the hot skillet, spreading evenly. Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown with crisp edges and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cornbread cool in the skillet for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Preheat the cast iron skillet before adding batter for crispy edges. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough texture. If edges brown too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 4 days and reheat best in the oven to maintain crispness. Can be frozen in slices wrapped individually.

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