Skillet Cornbread Recipe + Video
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4.9
Skillet Cornbread Recipe + Video
Description
Skillet Cornbread Recipe + Video combines simple pantry staples: flour, cornmeal, sugar, and baking powder for a slightly sweetened base. Wet ingredients of egg, milk, and vegetable oil bring moisture and richness. Baking this mixture in a buttered cast iron skillet creates a crisp-edged crust contrasting the soft, tender crumb within. The method advises minimal mixing to avoid toughness.
The recipe can be easily altered by adding cooked ingredients such as chorizo or fresh corn kernels to enhance texture and flavor. The resulting bread serves well alongside chili, soups, or as a hearty breakfast addition. Baking at 400°F for 20-25 minutes ensures thorough cooking and a golden top.
Using buttermilk or a milk and sour cream mix can tweak moisture and tang if desired. Cooling slightly before serving helps the flavors settle and the crumb to firm up for easier slicing.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2/3 cup sugar reduce to 1/3 cup if you must, granulated white
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and lightly grease an 8 inch cast iron skillet with butter.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt and baking powder.
- In another bowl blend the egg, milk and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into skillet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Remove skillet from oven, and cool slightly before serving.
- Devour.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cornbread tender and fluffy; a lumpy batter is desirable.
- Feel free to add cooked bacon, chorizo, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, or fresh corn kernels to customize the flavor and texture.
- You can substitute buttermilk or combine milk and sour cream for a different moisture profile.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 326mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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