Name: Easy Skillet Cornbread Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 egg; 0.333 cup pure maple syrup; 1 cup all purpose flour; 1 cup cornmeal; 1 tbsp baking powder; 0.5 tsp baking soda; 0.5 tsp salt

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Easy Skillet Cornbread Recipe

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a 9" cast iron skillet and set aside.

Melt the butter in the microwave in a large bowl and allow to cool slightly, then whisk in the buttermilk, egg and maple syrup until combined.

Add the all purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients and stir just until incorporated.

Pour the mixture into the prepared cast iron skillet and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes on the middle rack of the oven until golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Preheat Your Skillet 🔥
Preheat your cast iron skillet in a 425°F oven for 5 minutes with butter inside to create that signature crispy, golden crust that makes this cornbread exceptional.
Room Temperature Ingredients 🥚
Use room temperature buttermilk, eggs, and butter to ensure even mixing and a uniformly fluffy crumb structure throughout your cornbread.
Don't Overmix the Batter 🥄
Mix dry and wet ingredients just until combined—overmixing develops gluten and creates tough, dense cornbread instead of the soft, tender texture you're after.
Toast Your Cornmeal 🌽
Lightly toast the cornmeal in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing to deepen its flavor and add subtle nutty notes to your finished cornbread.
Perfect Doneness Test ✨
Insert a toothpick into the center—it should come out with just a few moist crumbs, not completely clean, ensuring your cornbread stays moist and doesn't overbake.