How to Make Cast Iron Cornbread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cast Iron Cornbread is a classic and beloved Southern recipe that has been enjoyed for generations. This delicious and comforting dish is a staple at family gatherings, potlucks, and barbecues. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and richness of flavor.

Using a cast iron skillet to make cornbread is essential to achieving that perfectly crisp and golden crust. The hot skillet allows the batter to immediately begin forming a crunchy outer layer as soon as it hits the pan, ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons honey, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup self-rising flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a cast iron skillet. Turn off the heat; set the skillet aside.
  • Whisk buttermilk, cornmeal, eggs, honey, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl. Add flour and 1/2 of the butter from the pan; whisk again. Pour batter over 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

    281 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 79mg
    • Sodium: 413mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 117mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 140mg