Ingredients
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- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Vegetable oil (for the skillet)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a cast iron skillet inside to heat up.
- In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add a little vegetable oil to coat the bottom.
- Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Serve warm with honey and butter, or use it as a side for chili or pulled pork sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg