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Perfectly moist and slightly sweet Skillet Cornbread is made in one bowl and takes 5 minutes to prepare. The simplicity of a box mix, but so much better. This is cornbread, perfected.
I’ve been trying to perfect cornbread for many years. I was looking for moist, sweet, and light, with a tender texture.
I’ve tried so many recipes, I think I circled back again to the first one. I wanted a recipe that was as quick and easy as the box mix. I've finally done it!
To start, I wanted a cornbread that had at least equal amounts of cornmeal and flour. Many recipes include 3 times as much flour than cornmeal which no longer made it cornbread.
I understand the flour created a softer texture, but the whole purpose of making cornbread is to have cornmeal in it. Am I right?
SOUTHERN CORNBREAD OR NORTHERN CORNBREAD?
There's a long debate about Southern Cornbread and Northern Cornbread. I'm a Northerner and that is why I'm used to sweet, moist cornbread.
I'm not saying it's better than Southern, I'm only saying it's what I grew up with and I'm nostalgic about its sweet and tender texture.
The crust is buttery and crisp while the texture of the cornbread is moist and tender. Enjoy a slice with a smear of butter and a drizzle of honey or simply as is because it really doesn’t need a thing.
If you're looking for a crispier crust, invert it after cooling a few minutes and slice it like a pie.
TOOLS NEEDED TO MAKE CORNBREAD
Cast iron skillet
Whisk
Bowl
Spatula
This skillet cornbread goes great with my Nat Your Average Chili. It’s the perfect cornbread to serve with any meal - breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
It's also a great option for Thanksgiving or any holidays you want bread with no fuss. It's a one bowl one skillet recipe.
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PERFECT SKILLET CORNBREAD
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Perfectly moist and slightly sweet Skillet Cornbread is made in one bowl and takes 5 minutes to prepare. The simplicity of a box mix, but so much better. This is Cornbread, perfected.
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Natalie Gregory
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 8 tablespoons butter cut in slices for ease in melting*
- ¼ cup neutral oil I use extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400.
Using a 10 inch cast iron skillet, add the butter and place skillet into preheated oven. Meanwhile...
In a 2 cup measuring cup, measure 1 cup of milk, pour in ¼ cup of oil, add in the eggs and whisk with a fork. Check to see if butter has melted in skillet. If it's mostly melted then proceed.
Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and whisk until combined.
Remove the cast iron skillet from oven.
Pour half of the melted butter (doesn't have to be exact) into the batter and whisk together until just combined. Pour the batter back into the skillet with remaining butter.
Place the skillet back in the oven and bake until puffed and golden - about 25 minutes.
Remove the skillet from oven and let cool 10 minutes.
If you want a crispier crust, invert cornbread onto cutting board and remove skillet. Otherwise, slice and serve right from skillet.
Notes
Butter can be salted or unsalted. I have used both.
Nutritional Information
I don't post the nutritional value because I don't trust the accuracy of the nutritional apps. I’m not a nutritionist and don't want to post misinformation.
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Denise
Can you use olive oil in place of vegetable oil?
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Natalie
Yes you can. In fact, I'm switching vegetable oil for either olive oil or avocado oil in my recipes. I am in the process of updating the recipes.
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Kelly
This is THE most perfect cornbread! I have to stop myself from eating the whole pan! Occasionally I like to add diced green chilies for some spice but it is perfect on its own.
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Natalie
Thank you for commenting! It is addictive. Since you love the cornbread you will love my corn muffins. 🙂
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