American Southern

Skillet Cornbread

Easy · 35 min

Makes 8American SouthernVegetarianNut-free

Golden cornbread baked in a cast-iron skillet with a honey-butter crust. Warm, crumbly and slightly sweet.

35 minTotal time

8Makes

3Steps

American SouthernCuisine

Method

Prep
Heat skillet
Preheat cast-iron skillet with 1 tbsp butter in a 220°C oven.
Why: Hot skillet creates a crisp, golden crust.
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Prep
Mix batter
Whisk dry ingredients. Combine eggs, buttermilk, melted butter and honey. Fold together until just mixed.
Why: Over-mixing makes tough cornbread.
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Finish
Bake
Pour batter into hot skillet. Bake 22–25 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
Why: Skillet edges bake crispier than a tin.
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Serve straight from the skillet — the crust softens if it sits.

Prep
Heat skillet
Preheat cast-iron skillet with 1 tbsp butter in a 220°C oven.
Why: Hot skillet creates a crisp, golden crust.
Cook from here
Prep
Mix batter
Whisk dry ingredients. Combine eggs, buttermilk, melted butter and honey. Fold together until just mixed.
Why: Over-mixing makes tough cornbread.
Cook from here
Finish
Bake
Pour batter into hot skillet. Bake 22–25 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
Why: Skillet edges bake crispier than a tin.
Cook from here