Homemade Cornbread in a Cast Iron Skillet
I have never been world’s biggest cornbread fan because they can tend to be dry and tasteless, but I promise you this skillet cornbread recipe is anything but! My traditional cornbread recipe is baked in a cast iron skillet so that the center is tender and moist, while the edges get a slight crispiness. This cornbread is just sweet enough to be a snack on its own. Or of course, when the weather is chillier and you’re enjoying a favorite soup or comforting bowl of chili, sopping it up with a generous wedge of hearty, warm, fresh cornbread is so good! Not to mention that Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners wouldn’t be the same without this family-favorite holiday side dish on the table. The best part about this classic skillet cornbread is that it’s a whisk together recipe that’s ready from start to finish in 30 minutes. Fast, easy, and foolproof — can’t ask for anything more!
Ingredients for Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread
To make this buttermilk skillet cornbread , you only need a handful of common fridge and pantry ingredients, including the following:
Butter Cornmeal All-purpose flour Baking soda Baking powder Granulated Sugar Light brown sugar, optional Salt Buttermilk Eggs
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Cook Cornbread in a Cast Iron Skillet
It doesn’t get any easier than this whisk-together buttermilk skillet cornbread recipe! Here are the basic steps:
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