5 from 6 votes
Cast Iron Cornbread
A classic, old-fashioned, Southern cast iron skillet cornbread has buttery, crisp edges and a moist, tender crumb!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
slices
Calories:
208 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk well shaken, whole
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208
% 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.