Easy Cornbread in the Cast-Iron Skillet
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Easy Cornbread in the Cast-Iron Skillet
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This recipe for cornbread in a cast-iron skillet is delicious, easy to make, and ready in 30 minutes. The moist and fluffy interior and the crispy crust make it irresistible.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon bacon drippings, lard, or butter
- 1 ½ cups yellow cornmeal 200 g
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 125 g
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 75 g, Note 2
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt or Kosher
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter 75 g
- 1 cup buttermilk 250 ml
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat: Set the oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Place bacon drippings, lard, or butter in the cast-iron skillet. Place the skillet in the oven and preheat the oven and the skillet while you make the batter.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan. Let cool for a couple of minutes while you mix the rest of the ingredients.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
- Mix wet ingredients: Stir the buttermilk into the melted butter. Combine well, add the egg and whisk again.
- Combine: Pour butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir shortly until the batter is just combined. Don't overmix.
- Bake: Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Caution: it is very hot and heavy! Pour the batter into the pan. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden. Check with a toothpick inserted in the middle of the bread; it should come out clean.
Notes
- Use a digital kitchen scale in baking; it ensures the best results (Amazon affiliate link).
- You can use light brown sugar as well.
- Possible additions: 4-5 slices cooked and crumbled bacon, about 2 tablespoons fresh corn kernels, 2 tablespoons finely sliced green onions, or finely chopped jalapenos to taste, 3 tablespoons grated cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped dried fruit, like raisins or cranberries.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice
Calories
311kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
354mg
(15%)
Potassium
166mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
320IU
(6%)
Calcium
134mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 354mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 320IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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