Golden Skillet Cornbread (Recipe for Printing)
Golden skillet cornbread makes the perfect summer side for gatherings or cozy dinners. With buttermilk and yellow cornmeal, it delivers a crisp, buttery finish. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 1/4 cups buttermilk
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ For the skillet
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for greasing
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet inside to heat thoroughly.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk with melted unsalted butter until fully blended.
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Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined; do not overmix.
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Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, swirling to coat bottom and sides as it melts.
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Immediately pour the batter evenly into the buttered skillet.
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Bake in the center of the oven for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Allow cornbread to cool slightly in the skillet before slicing and serving warm.
# Extra Tips:
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Preheating the skillet yields a crisp, golden crust on the cornbread.