Skillet Cornbread Unknown Author Recipes

SKILLET CORNBREAD

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.

SKILLET CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Stir together.
• Measure the buttermilk and milk in a measuring cup and add the egg. Stir together with a fork. Add the baking soda and stir. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a fork until combined.
• In a small bowl, melt 1/4 shortening. Slowly add melted shortening to the batter, stirring until just combined. In an iron skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons shortening over medium heat. Pour the batter into the hot skillet. Spread to even out the surface. (Batter should sizzle.)
• Cook on stovetop for 1 minute, then bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Edges should be crispy!

CAST IRON SKILLET CORN BREAD

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.