cast iron skillet cornbread

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Penny Burdge
Lenexa, KS

When I'm not in the mood for the sweet cornbread I usually make, this is another favorite. It's made in a cast iron skillet so it comes out with a delicious crust all around.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For cast iron skillet cornbread

  • 2 Tbsp
    crisco
  • DRY INGREDIENTS
  • 2 c
    yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • LIQUID INGREDIENTS
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1 3/4 c
    buttermilk
  • 2 Tbsp
    honey

How To Make cast iron skillet cornbread

  • 1
    Heat the oven to 400?F. Put the Crisco into a 12" cast iron skillet and put it in the oven to melt the Crisco.
  • 2
    Whisk together the cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • 3
    Beat together the egg, buttermilk and honey.
  • 4
    Gently stir the liquid ingredients into the dry mixture. Mix well, but don't over-beat. Add the melted Crisco from the skillet and stir in.
  • 5
    Pour the batter into the hot skillet and bake about 25 minutes until golden and it passes the toothpick test.

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