Skillet Cornbread

This tasty skillet cornbread is simple to make with pantry ingredients and a trusty cast iron skillet. Enjoy this slightly sweet bread with any meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 225 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1.25 cups milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 18 to 23 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve.

Step 2

Place a 9-inch cast iron skillet into the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 3

Mix milk and cornmeal together in small bowl. Let soak for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a mixing bowl. Add cornmeal mixture, eggs, and butter; beat until a smooth batter forms, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add vegetable oil to the skillet and swish to coat. Pour out any excess oil, then pour batter into the skillet.