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Cozy Grandma’s Cast Iron Cornbread Recipe with Crispy Crust Made Easy

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A classic cast iron skillet cornbread with a crispy crust and tender, moist crumb, perfect for cozy meals and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for skillet preparation)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place your cast iron skillet in the oven while it heats for 10-15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, beaten eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; batter should be thick but pourable.
  5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and swirl to coat the pan.
  6. Pour the batter into the skillet and spread evenly; you should hear a sizzle.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cornbread cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Preheat the cast iron skillet until smoking hot for a crispy crust. Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the crumb tender. For extra crispy bottom, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch closely to avoid burning. Leftovers reheat best in the oven or toaster oven to maintain crispiness.

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Keywords: cornbread, cast iron skillet, crispy crust, easy cornbread, classic cornbread, southern cornbread, comfort food

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