Southern Cornbread in a Cast Iron Skillet

⏳ Time

45 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Baking in a cast iron skillet is a tradition in the southern United States. The skillet allows for a better crust than baking in a regular pan. You can also use a regular baking dish or opt for a muffin tin lined with paper liners. This portioned presentation looks beautiful on the table and is convenient for guests.

Ingredients

Wheat Flour - ¾ cup
Coarse Cornmeal - 1¼ cups
Sugar - 2.1 oz
Salt - ¾ teaspoon
Farm fresh eggs - 2 pieces
Milk - 1 cup
Butter - 2.1 oz
Baking Powder - 4 teaspoons

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 401°F. Place the cast iron skillet in the oven to heat.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and cornmeal with sugar, salt, and baking powder. People in the southern United States love sweet cornbread. You can reduce the sugar to 1 tablespoon.

Step 3

Add lightly beaten eggs, milk, and melted butter (it should not be hot!) to the flour mixture. Mix gently by hand or with a mixer on low speed until all ingredients are combined, but do not whisk.