Cast Iron Cornbread Recipe
green chilis, billy's sister's honey butter
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Ingredients
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General
Honey Butter (Billy's Sister's Honey Butter)
Method
Prepare the Cornbread Batter
- 1
Preheat Oven and Prepare Skillet
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven while it heats. This helps create a crispy crust on the cornbread.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of cornmeal, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of sugar (optional for sweetness).
- 3
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 1 1/4 cups of buttermilk, and 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil.
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not over mix.
- 5
Add Green Chilis
Fold in one small can (about 4 oz) of diced green chilis, drained. Mix until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Bake the Cornbread
- 6
Prepare the Hot Skillet
Carefully remove the hot cast iron skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom and sides evenly.
- 7
Add Batter
Pour the cornbread batter into the hot, buttered skillet. Use a spatula to spread it evenly if needed.
- 8
Bake
Place the skillet back in the oven and bake for about 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool
Remove skillet from the oven and let the cornbread cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Make Billy's Sister's Honey Butter
- 10
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons of honey, and a pinch of salt. Adjust honey to taste.
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