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Southern Skillet Corn Bread

Southern Skillet Corn Bread

Author: Heather Painchaud
This classic southern skillet corn bread recipe is easy to make and ideal for pairing with all kinds of grilled camping favorites!
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Course Side Dish
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 Tbsp white sugar*
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 5 Tbsp butter melted
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Season the skillet with olive oil.
  • Combine dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl.
  • Add wet ingredients; melted butter, buttermilk, and eggs.
  • Mix until well combined. It should look like pancake batter, thick and a bit lumpy.
  • Pour the corn bread batter into the cast iron skillet.
  • Place the skillet into the oven and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, being careful as the handle will be hot.
  • Allow the bread to cool before cutting it into wedges.

Notes

  • Sugar in corn bread is controversial, but we love it in this recipe. It doesn't make the bread sweet, but rather more flavorful.
  • Be sure that the skillet is well seasoned with olive oil before using. This will help to prevent the bread from sticking to the pan.
  • Try switching out half of the buttermilk for heavy cream.
  • No buttermilk? No problem! Combine one tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar with regular milk to equal one cup. Let it sit for a few minutes and you’re good to go.
  • Vegetable oil, bacon fat, coconut oil, or avocado oil can all replace the melted butter in this recipe.
  • Heat your cast iron pan in the oven while you mix up your batter. When you pour the cornmeal mixture into the hot skillet, the heat will help create golden brown crispy edges.
  • In our opinion, a 10-inch cast iron skillet yields the best results with this homemade corn bread. However, if you don’t have one, try a regular non-stick skillet, baking dish, or even corn bread muffins.
  • Why not try southern corn bread dressing next Thanksgiving?
  • When setting the skillet on the table for serving, place an oven mitt over the handle to prevent accidental burns.
  • Leftovers can be stored at room temperature, either in an airtight container or covered tightly with plastic wrap.
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