Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsZ'TejasCast Iron Skillet Cornbread Recipe

Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread Recipe

Inspired by Z'Tejas
Time40m
Serves8

Warm, golden, and unforgettable.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

For the Skillet

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This will ensure your cornbread bakes evenly and develops a nice crust.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Skillet

    Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven while it preheats. Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the skillet to melt, creating a flavorful base for the cornbread.

Mixing Ingredients

  1. 3

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

  2. 4

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk and eggs together until smooth. Then, melt the 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and add it to the wet mixture.

  3. 5

    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.

Baking

  1. 6

    Pour Batter into Skillet

    Once the butter in the hot skillet has melted and is bubbling, carefully pour the cornbread batter into the skillet, spreading it evenly.

  2. 7

    Bake the Cornbread

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cooling and Serving

  1. 8

    Cool Slightly

    Remove the skillet from the oven and let the cornbread cool in the skillet for about 10 minutes. This will help it set and make it easier to slice.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Cut into wedges and serve warm. Enjoy your golden, unforgettable cast iron skillet cornbread!

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