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Cast Iron Cornbread

Cast Iron Cornbread

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  • 25 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $4

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 1 cup cornmeal
    • 1 cup self-rising flour
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon fine salt
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • Wet Ingredients

    • 🧈 ½ cup unsalted butter
    • 🥛 1 ½ cups buttermilk
    • 🥚 2 large eggs
    • 🍯 3 tablespoons honey, or to taste

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2

Melt butter in a 9-inch cast iron skillet. Turn off the heat; set the skillet aside.

3

Whisk buttermilk, cornmeal, eggs, honey, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl. Add flour and 1/2 of the butter from the pan; whisk again.

4

Pour batter over remaining butter in the skillet.

5

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.

6

Let cool briefly before slicing.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

281

Calories

  • 6
    Protein
  • 34
    Carbs
  • 14
    Fats

💡 Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet for even baking and to prevent sticking.Customize the flavor by adding shredded cheese or diced jalapenos to the batter.Ensure the buttermilk and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter.Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.