Southern Skillet Cornbread

Southern Skillet Cornbread

Ingredients:

• 2 cups yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
• 1/4 cup bacon grease or melted butter
• 2 tablespoons bacon grease or vegetable oil for the skillet

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven with 2 tablespoons of bacon grease or oil to heat while the oven preheats.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and 1/4 cup bacon grease or melted butter.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
6. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and swirl the grease around the bottom and sides.
7. Pour the batter into the hot skillet. It should sizzle immediately.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cornbread cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
10. Serve warm with butter, honey, beans, greens, or your favorite Southern meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 8 wedges