1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place a cast-iron skillet in the oven while it heats.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl whisk together:
- cornmeal
- flour
- sugar
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl whisk:
- buttermilk
- eggs
- melted butter or oil
4️⃣ Combine the Batter
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
5️⃣ Prepare the Skillet
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven.
Add 2 tablespoons butter and let it melt.
6️⃣ Add the Batter
Pour the batter into the hot skillet.
The edges will start sizzling—this creates the crispy crust.
7️⃣ Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
8️⃣ Serve
Let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
🍯 Serving Ideas
Buttermilk cornbread is delicious with:
- chili
- barbecue ribs
- fried chicken
- honey or maple syrup
- butter and jam
✨ Tips for the Best Cornbread
- A hot skillet creates the famous crispy edges.
- For richer flavor, use bacon grease instead of butter.
- Add corn kernels or jalapeños for extra texture.
If you’d like, I can also show you:
🌽 The famous Southern skillet cornbread recipe
🧀 Cheesy jalapeño cornbread
🍯 Sweet honey butter cornbread muffins.