You've stumbled upon the holy grail of cornbread recipes: The Root Cafe's Cast Iron Buttermilk Cornbread! Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful journey into the realm of Southern comfort food. This legendary recipe, passed down through generations, holds the secret to creating cornbread that is moist, tender, and bursting with flavor. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, let us guide you through the simple steps to achieve cornbread perfection. Get ready to whip up a masterpiece that will leave your family and friends begging for more!
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
CAST IRON SKILLET BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
This recipe is for those people that do not like sweet cornbread. For me, this is my comfort food and what I grew up on.
Provided by Dannielle Randall
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place a cast iron skillet in the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Mix white cornmeal, yellow cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Add buttermilk, lard, and vegetable oil; stir will to combine. Stir in egg until smooth batter forms.
- Remove hot cast iron skillet from oven, melt butter in skillet, then pour in batter. Top with paprika and kosher salt. Return skillet to oven.
- Reduce temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and bake until cornbread is golden brown and pulling away from the sides of the pan, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 28.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 635.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CAST IRON SKILLET CORN BREAD
This is a great recipe and tastes better, I find, when cooked in a cast iron skillet and served hot tableside. I have also served this recipe for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Whether with jam and butter or fried chicken on the side, there are rarely leftovers!
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Time 55m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and place a 9-inch cast iron skillet inside to heat while you make the batter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk in the milk, buttermilk, and eggs. Whisk in almost all of the melted butter, reserving about 1 tablespoon for the skillet later on.
- Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Coat the bottom and sides of the hot skillet with the remaining butter. Pour the batter into the skillet and place it in the center of the oven. Bake until the center is firm and a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes and serve.
BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of the oil into a well-seasoned 9-inch cast-iron skillet (see Cook's Note) and place over medium-high heat. Pour the cornmeal into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the cornmeal and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. With a fork, stir in enough of the buttermilk to make a batter that is thick but can be easily poured into the hot skillet. You may not need all 3 cups.
- Carefully pour the batter into the skillet. The oil will come up around the edges. Use the back of a spoon to smooth this over the top of the batter. Continue to heat on the stovetop for 1 minute, then transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the cornbread until browned on top, about 20 minutes. Immediately turn the cornbread out onto a cooling rack to keep the crust crisp.
CAST IRON CORNBREAD
When it comes to deciding what to bring to a cookout, this super easy cast iron cornbread is the clear winner. You don't even need a cast iron pan! Ribs or brisket are great, though not cheap, while a bag of chips is just weak sauce. On the other hand, this cornbread is very inexpensive to make, but that'll be the last thing anyone will be thinking about as they eat. In fact, you'll probably be asked to bring it to the next gathering!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a cast iron skillet. Turn off heat and set butter aside until needed.
- Combine cornmeal, salt, cayenne, honey, eggs, and buttermilk. Whisk to combine. Add flour and 1/2 the butter from the pan; whisk again. Pour batter over the remaining butter in the skillet
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool briefly before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 412.6 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
This is in the latest issue of Southern Living (love this magazine) and was contributed by Mary Lynn Hanily of Tuscaloosa, AL. Buttermilk Cornbread
Provided by Ron Joyce Ripple S
Categories Quick Breads
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Heat oil in an 8" cast iron skillet or muffin pans for 5 minutes.
- Combine cornmeal and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; make a well in the center of the mixture.
- Stir together buttermilk and egg; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
- Pour into the hot skillet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
THE ROOT CAFE'S CAST-IRON BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
Jack Sundell, owner of The Root Cafe in Little Rock, Arkansas serves his signature cornbread with hearty soups and stews. He prefers it cooked in a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet coated in butter and bacon fat. Heating the pan on the stove top before pouring in the batter gives his bread a thick crust before going into the oven to bake to a golden brown.
Provided by Bren in LR
Categories Quick Breads
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375*F.
- Whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt in a large metal bowl.
- Pour the buttermilk into a glass measuring cup, and stir the baking soda into the buttermilk.
- Measure oil into medium bowl. Whisk the sugar into the oil until well incorporated; then whisk in the egg.
- Add the buttermilk, and whisk to combine. In a well-seasoned 9-inch cast-iron pan, melt the butter and bacon grease on the stove top. Heat until sizzling, and swirl the pan to coat.
- Add wet ingredients to dry, stirring only enough to combine. Be careful not to overmix. Transfer batter into the hot skillet, and put it directly into the preheated oven.
- Bake until golden brown on top, about 25 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes, and serve hot with butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 35.5, Sodium 333.1, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 4.9
THE ROOT CAFE'S CAST-IRON BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
Jack Sundell, owner of the Root Cafe in Little Rock, AR says cornbread is as much a part of Southern culture as iced tea or barbecue. This recipe was featured in Arkansas Life magazine.
Provided by Bren in LR
Categories Quick Breads
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt in a large metal bowl.
- Pour the buttermilk into a glass measuring cup, and stir the baking soda into the buttermilk.
- Measure oil into a medium bowl. Whisk the sugar into the oil until well incorporated; then whisk in the egg.
- Add the buttermilk and whisk to combine.
- In a well seasoned 9-inch cast-iron pan, melt the butter and bacon grease on the stove top. Heat until sizzling, and swirl the pan to coat.
- Add wet ingredients to dry, stirring only enough to combine. (Be careful not to over mix.).
- Transfer batter into the hot skillet, and put it directly into the preheated oven. Bake until golden brown on top, about 25 minutes.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, and serve hot with butter and creme fraiche.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 35.5, Sodium 333.1, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 4.9
BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
Steps:
- Preheat cast iron skillet or corn stick mold in a preheated 425 degree oven. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients with a wooden spoon, do not over-mix. Remove baking dish from oven and grease with vegetable spray or brush with melted butter. Add batter and bake for 10 to 15 minutes for sticks and 20 minutes for each loaf.
MOM'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
I never knew what packaged cornbread was as a child. It's so easy and great to have with dinner or to put in dressing. My dressing gets requested every holiday and it has to have this cornbread in it.
Provided by Stock Show Mom
Categories Quick Breads
Time 25m
Yield 1 pan, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F
- Pour 1/2 the oil into a small (cast iron) skillet and let heat with oven.
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Add buttermilk, egg and remaining oil.
- Mix until lumps are gone. Remove skillet from hot oven and pour batter inches.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- ***If making a double batch, DO NOT increase egg amount, but double everything else.
EASY BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
Make and share this Easy Buttermilk Cornbread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jen M
Categories Breads
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200C | 400F and position a rack in the middle. Lightly grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet or 9-inch square baking dish with butter and place skillet/dish into the oven to heat up.
- (Alternatively for cast iron skillets: heat 1/2 cup of unmelted butter in your cast iron over stove top on medium heat until melted, turn heat off then allow the butter to cool slightly before adding to the batter.).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder (If using), baking soda and salt.
- Make a well in the centre and add the buttermilk, honey and eggs. Mix together well to combine, then add in the slightly cooled melted butter. Mix again until 'just' combined (don't over mix).
- Carefully remove your 'hot' pan or dish from the oven with oven mitts, and pour the batter into the hot skillet or dish. Listen to that sizzle! That's what you want.
- Bake until the cornbread begins to brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean (about 20-23 minutes). Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.7, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 52.1, Sodium 170.8, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 11.3, Protein 3.7
Tips:
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet for the best results. If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a regular baking pan, but the cornbread will not have the same crispy crust.
- Make sure the buttermilk and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the batter to mix together more smoothly.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cornbread tough.
- Bake the cornbread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
- Let the cornbread cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
This cast iron buttermilk cornbread recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The cornbread is moist and fluffy on the inside and has a crispy crust on the outside. It is also a great way to use up leftover buttermilk. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make side dish, give this cast iron buttermilk cornbread recipe a try.
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