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Southern Style Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread

Skillet cornbread in a Southern Sunday dinner staple. If you are tired of dry, crumbly cornbread, then look no further. My cornbread recipe has a secret ingredient that changes everything. Here’s a hint– it's not buttermilk 
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time35 mins
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-1/4 cup full fat buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup of sour cream
  • 2 cups fine ground cornmeal. I use Alabama King Stone Ground Corn Meal.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt. Pink Himalayan salt is amazing if you have it.
  • 1-1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar. You could leave this out but I wouldn't.

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Grease your cast iron skillet and place in the oven to preheat. 
Beat the eggs first, then add the remaining ingredients to a mixing bowl.
  • Once the ingredients are incorporated, pour the batter into the cast iron skillet.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until slightly brown.

Notes

Note: if you don't have a cast iron skillet. An 8"round cake pan or 8x8 glass dish will work great.