Honey Butter Skillet Cornbread
Golden, crisp-edged cornbread baked in a cast iron skillet.
Prep10 min
Cook22 min
Total32 min
Serves8
Calories~260 / serving
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Golden, crisp-edged cornbread baked in a cast iron skillet. This one takes 32 min start to finish and serves 8. It earned a spot in our sides & salads deck because the steps are simple and the ingredients are easy to find.
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Why you'll love it
- Ready in 32 min
- Everyday ingredients, most of them already in your pantry
- Tagged: vegetarian, bbq-side, baking
Our best tip: The batter sizzling into a preheated skillet is what makes the crunchy crust.
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Honey Butter Skillet Cornbread
Prep10 min
Cook22 min
Total32 min
Calories~260 / serving
Servings8
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tbsp butter, melted, divided
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Put a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven and heat to 425°F (220°C).
- Whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl whisk the buttermilk, eggs and 4 tbsp butter.
- Stir the wet into the dry until just combined.
- Carefully add 1 tbsp butter to the hot skillet, swirl, pour in the batter and bake 18 to 22 minutes until golden.
- Mix the last tbsp butter with the honey and brush over the top while warm.
Notes: The batter sizzling into a preheated skillet is what makes the crunchy crust. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Calories are an estimate per serving, worked out from the listed ingredients and excluding optional sides. Brands and portions vary.
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