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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For the Skillet
Method
Preparation
- 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
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 6
- 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.