Skillet Cornbread
🌽The Ultimate Golden Skillet Cornbread🍳
There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh, buttery cornbread wafting through the kitchen! This recipe gives you those perfectly crispy, lacey edges and a moist, tender center that practically melts in your mouth. Whether it’s paired with a bowl of chili or drizzled with honey, this is the only recipe you’ll ever need. 🍯✨
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar (adjust to your preference!)
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk (the secret to moisture!) 🥛
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted (plus 2 tbsp for the skillet)
- 1 large egg , lightly beaten
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) . Place a 9-inch cast-iron skillet inside the oven while it heats up. Getting that skillet hot is the key to a crunchy crust! 🕒
- Mix Dry: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet: In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, and 1/2 cup of melted butter.
- Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix, or it’ll get tough! 🥣
- The Sizzle: Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Drop in the remaining 2 tbsp of butter and swirl to coat the bottom and sides.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the sizzling skillet. Bake for 20–25 minutes , or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Serve: Let it cool for 5 minutes, then slice it up and serve warm! 🧈
🔥 Pro Tips:
- Honey Butter: Mix softened butter with a drizzle of honey and a pinch of sea salt for the perfect topping.
- Add some heat: Fold in some chopped jalapeños and shredded cheddar cheese for a savory kick! 🌶️🧀
