Cast Iron Cornbread

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5.0

9 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    8 slices

  • Calories

    208 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Bread

  • Cuisine

    American

Cast Iron Cornbread

A classic, old-fashioned, Southern cast iron skillet cornbread has buttery, crisp edges and a moist, tender crumb!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups whole buttermilk, well shaken
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups self-rising cornmeal mix, not plain cornmeal (I prefer White Lily brand)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
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Instructions

  1. Heat an 8-inch cast iron skillet in the oven while you preheat the oven to 425°F. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and oil.
  2. Add the cornmeal mix and sugar; stir just until combined. Do not overmix – the batter will be lumpy, which is fine. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before baking, if you have the time. This allows the leavening agents to activate and incorporate more air.
  3. Once the oven comes to temperature, carefully remove the skillet. Place the butter in the skillet; use a knife or brush to spread the butter on the bottom and sides of the pan until it melts. Pour the batter into the buttered skillet. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Notes

  • Don’t have buttermilk? No problem! In a pinch, you can make your own buttermilk at home to use in this recipe. To do so, pour either 1 ½ tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice or 1 ½ tablespoons of white vinegar into a large measuring cup. Add enough whole milk to equal 1 ½ cups of liquid. Give it a stir, let it sit for about 5 minutes, and then use it in the recipe as directed!
  • Recipe adapted from White Lily Flour.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1slice Calories 208kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 627mg (26%) Potassium 157mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 270IU (5%) Calcium 182mg (18%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 208 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 208kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 627mg 26%
Potassium 157mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 270IU 5%
Calcium 182mg 18%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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