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Conbread in Cast Iron Skillet
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Southern Cornbread

A southern-style cornbread that buttery soft and chewy. It stands up to soups, stews, and gravies. Perfect for your greens, beans, and pot liquour!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Soul Food
Keyword Soul Food, Southern Style
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1 ⁄4cups whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 ⁄4 cup light tasting oil ex: canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Preheat to 375 degrees.
  • Place the 2 tb butter skillet, then place skillet in the oven as it preheats.
  • Meanwhile, combine the dry ingredients in a bowl., gently stir or whisk.
  • Add in eggs, milk, and oil, gently whisk until smooth.
  • Remove hot skillet from oven then pour in the batter immediately.
  • Place pan back into the oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown and the edges pulled away from the sides of the pan.

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