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Slices of buttermilk cornbread stacked in a cast iron skillet.
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Buttermilk Cornbread Recipe

A delicious cornbread that goes great with several dishes such as soups, stews, and chowders. A main staple for any southern meat and three.
Prep Time35 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cornbread, southern
Servings: 8
Calories: 248kcal
Author: Brad Harris

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup Yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cup Buttermilk
  • 4 tbsp Butter melted
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add oil to skillet and put into the oven. Allow to heat.
  • Mix together dry ingredients in a large bowl
  • Beat egg in separate bowl.
  • Add butter and buttermilk to the egg and whisk until combined.
  • Make a well in the dry ingredients and combine wet ingredients. Do not overmix.
  • Pour cornbread mixture into heated cast iron skillet. It should sizzle.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, it's done.
  • Remove and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 1mg