Old-Fashioned Skillet Cornbread – Graceful Little Honey Bee

See how easy it is to make light, buttery cornbread in your cast iron skillet using this from scratch, old-fashioned recipe.

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Delicious Old-Fashioned Skillet Cornbread

There’s a reason old-fashioned skillet cornbread has remained a favorite for generations. It’s simple, inexpensive, and made with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. Baked in a hot cast-iron skillet, the cornbread develops a golden, slightly crisp crust while staying tender and moist inside.

This is the kind of recipe that works alongside so many family meals. Serve a warm slice with a pot of chili, soup, beans, or a hearty dinner, or enjoy it with a little butter and honey for a simple treat. If you’re looking for an easy, dependable cornbread recipe with that classic homemade flavor, this skillet version is one to keep handy.

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Ingredients for Skillet Cornbread:

• flour
• cornmeal
• sugar
• baking powder
• salt
• butter
• eggs
• milk
• oil

How to Make Skillet Cornbread:

Preheat oven to 400 F.

Place 1-2 tbsp butter into skillet and place in oven.

When butter has melted, swirl around pan to coat the bottom and sides.

Combined dry ingredients.

Combine wet ingredients

Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined.

Pour batter into hot pan.

Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Serve warm with butter, honey or jam.