Best 8 Traditional Skillet Cornbread Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of traditional skillet cornbread, a delectable treat that has been cherished for generations. This golden-brown delicacy, with its crispy edges and tender, fluffy interior, embodies the rustic charm and comforting flavors of Southern cuisine. Whether you are a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the art of crafting the perfect skillet cornbread, offering tips and tricks to ensure a memorable experience with every bite.

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CAST IRON SKILLET CORN BREAD



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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

1 1/4 cups coarsely ground cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup whole milk
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

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.

SKILLET CORN BREAD



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This skillet corn bread looks like a puffy pancake but has an easy-to-cut texture. It complements everything from chicken to chili. -Kathy Teela, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup 2% milk
4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. In another small bowl, whisk the egg, milk and 3 teaspoons oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Heat remaining oil in a heavy 8-in. skillet over low heat. Pour batter into the hot skillet; cover and cook for 4-5 minutes. Turn and cook 4 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SKILLET CORNBREAD



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This Easy Buttermilk Cornbread Recipe is made in a cast iron skillet - just like in the good old days! A tender, lightly sweet cornbread that's perfectly crusty on the bottom.

Provided by Melissa Griffiths - Bless this Mess

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
1 egg
4 tablespoons butter, cut into 4 pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together until well combined.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the buttermilk and egg.
  • Slow mix the ingredients until everything comes together, taking care not to over mix.
  • Add the 4 tablespoons of butter to a 10-inch cast iron skillet and place it in the oven. Let the butter melt in the pan for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • When the butter is melted, remove the pan from the oven and carefully swirl the butter in the pan to evenly coat the bottom.
  • Add the prepared batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top is golden-brown and the cornbread is cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before cutting and serving hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Sugar 8.9 g, Sodium 727.5 mg, Fat 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.4 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg

TRADITIONAL SKILLET CORNBREAD



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Here's a cornbread baked the old-fashioned way -- on top of the stove.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
5 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Vegetable oil, for skillet

Steps:

  • Over low heat, heat a 9-inch cast-iron skillet with a cover. Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cornmeal, and nonfat dry milk in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together egg, 3/4 cup water, and melted butter. Make a well in the center of dry ingredients, and pour the egg mixture into it. Stir until just combined.
  • Brush bottom, sides, and inside of skillet lid with vegetable oil; pour in the batter. Cover, and cook over low heat until top feels almost dry, about 35 minutes (check the bottom occasionally to make sure it's not burning; lower heat if necessary). Invert onto the skillet cover; oil pan bottom again. Slide bread back into pan, and cook 5 minutes more, until dry and light brown. Transfer to a plate, let cool slightly, and cut into wedges.

SKILLET CORNBREAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: large eggs, buttermilk, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, shredded cheddar cheese, butter, honey

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Sides

Yield 8 slices

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large eggs
2 cups buttermilk
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
3 cups cornmeal
3 teaspoons salt
¼ cup sugar
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup butter, plus more for serving
honey, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a large cast iron skillet in the oven while it preheats.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk until well combined.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until just incorporated.
  • Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add the butter. Once the butter melts, add the cornbread batter and spread in an even layer.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown on top.
  • Slice and top with butter and honey.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 7 grams

SKILLET CORN BREAD



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A simple, slightly sweet corn bread made in the versatile cast-iron skillet. Tastes great and is a good base recipe to experiment with. Cast-iron skillets take a little bit of time to warm up. Pre-warming the skillet allows the corn bread to cook evenly.

Provided by mjgreenaway

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ cups milk
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place 9-inch cast-iron skillet in oven to warm it.
  • Mix milk and cornmeal together in small bowl and let soak for 10 minutes.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Beat cornmeal mixture, eggs, and butter into the flour mixture until you have a smooth batter, about 1 minute.
  • Remove skillet from oven. Swish vegetable oil in the skillet to coat; pour off excess.
  • Pour batter into the skillet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 18 to 23 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 459.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SKILLET CORN BREAD



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup yellow corn meal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
4 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preaheat oven to 425 degrees or prepare a fire so you will have hot coals in hearth.
  • Put dry ingredients unsifted in mixing bowl. Mix in buttermilk and egg. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and mix thoroughly.
  • Put remaining oil in 9-inch cast- iron skillet. (If baking in fireplace use cast-iron skillet with legs, called spider pan.) Heat skillet in oven or over coals for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour batter into skillet and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until brown. Cut into 6 wedges and butter at table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 174, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 202 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SKILLET CORNBREAD



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This is the recipe I use for my cornbread Dressing recipe. I prepare it ahead of time and freeze the cornbread in wedges until ready to prepare the dressing. It is also good as is! Serve it with baked ham, yams and some green beans!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups white cornmeal
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon bacon grease

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients and mix well.
  • In another bowl, combine the buttermilk and egg and beat till well blended, then add it to the dry ingredients and mix the bater till blended thoroughly.
  • Place the shortening and bacon grease in a 9" iron skillet and heat till the shortening melts.
  • Pour the hot fats into the batter, stir well, and pour the batter back into the skillet.
  • Bake in the oven till the cornbread is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • To serve, turn the skillet upside down on a big plate, remove, and cut the cornbread into wedges.
  • (To prepare for Cornbread dressing, cool, cut into wedges and freeze until ready to use in recipe. Defrost before continuing.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.1, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 53.9, Sodium 1047.3, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.5, Protein 9.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh cornmeal for the best flavor and texture. Fresh cornmeal has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than older cornmeal. It will also produce a lighter, more tender cornbread.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will develop the gluten in the flour, which will make the cornbread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Preheat your skillet over medium heat. A hot skillet will help the cornbread cook evenly and prevent it from sticking.
  • Add a little butter or oil to the skillet before cooking. This will help prevent the cornbread from sticking and will also add flavor.
  • Cook the cornbread over medium heat for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Don't peek at the cornbread while it's cooking, as this will cause it to fall.
  • Let the cornbread cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help it to hold together better.

Conclusion:

Skillet cornbread is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a moist, flavorful cornbread that will be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give skillet cornbread a try.

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