Southern Buttermilk Cornbread in Cast Iron Skillet
Soft and fluffy in the center and crispy and butter on the edges, this Southern Buttermilk Cornbread in Cast Iron Skillet is one of the best Southern side dish recipes. It's so easy to make and tastes so delicious.
1stickUnsalted Buttermelted and cooled to room temp. (or 1/4 cup of melted shortening)*
1cupAP Flour
1cupYellow Cornmealcan use white cornmeal as well
1teaspoonBaking Powder
½teaspoonBaking Soda
½teaspoonKosher Salt
½cupLight Brown Sugaroptional*
½cupHoneyoptional*
1¼cupButtermilk
1LargeEggcracked (at room temp.)
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INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400F or 200C. Grease a Cast Iron Skillet or Baking Dish with oil or butter and position in the middle rack of the oven to get it heated.
Whisk Flour, Baking powder, Baking Soda, Cornmeal and Salt in a bowl. Add the brown sugar and whisk until combined (only add Brown Sugar if you like a sweet cornbread)
Now, pour in the Buttermilk, Cracked Egg, melted butter, and Honey. Fold until combined. (again, only add Honey if you want a sweet Cornbread)
Carefully, get the hot skillet out of the oven wearing oven mitts. Pour the batter in the sizzling hot skillet and place it back in the oven to get baked @200C or 400F for 20-21 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean
Once the Cornbread gets baked, get it out of the oven and allow it to cool down for some time before you cut it into wedges and serve with a pat of butter!
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Notes
*Traditional Cornbread isn't cake-y. However if you want a more moist cornbread you can add in another egg and 1/8th cup of milk.*Traditional Southern Cornbread recipe, doesn't add any sugar to it so it pairs well with savory dishes. However if you like a sweet cornbread, you can add a bit of honey or brown sugar as per your taste.*Classic Southern Cornbread recipe uses melted shortening. Its exactly what makes it taste so comforting and delicious. If you want, you can skip oil and butter and use 1/4 cup of melted shortening in this recipe. You can even use melted shortening to grease the skillet before use. For some more extra burst of flavors add some bacon drippings to the cast iron skillet before using it.If you do not have Buttermilk, then DIY Buttermilk. Combine 1 teaspoon of White Vinegar or Lemon Juice with 1/2 cup of Whole Milk. Allow it to stand for 2-3 minutes and stir before use.You can preheat the skillet on the stovetop. Grease with oil or butter and heat on the stovetop. You can skip buttermilk and use whole milk instead to make Southern Cornbread without ButtermilkThis Southern Buttermilk Cornbread is served perfectly with butter, honey, maple syrup or even Blackstrap Molasses.Serve it with your favorite southern mains like Turkey Chili or Southern Fried Chicken or Sticky Pork Belly or Barbecue Pork Ribs or Prime RibsAdapted from The SpruceEats
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Southern Buttermilk Cornbread in Cast Iron Skillet
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 215mg9%
Potassium 115mg3%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 299IU6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 64mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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