Southern Cornbread in a Cast Iron Skillet

8 servings

45 minutes

Southern cornbread, baked in a cast-iron skillet, is the true embodiment of home comfort. Although its origins are tied to the cuisine of the southern states of the USA, it fits harmoniously into any culinary tradition, including Greek. Its texture is soft and airy with a crispy crust infused with the aroma of butter. A light sweetness makes it an ideal complement to savory dishes, soups, or meats, as well as a standalone treat with honey or jam. The use of a cast-iron skillet gives the bread a unique flavor and even baking. It’s a dish that warms the heart and provides a sense of tradition.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 227.3
• Proteins: 5.2g
• Fats: 9.1g
• Carbohydrates: 30.8g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 0.8 glass
• Corn flour: 1.3 glass
• Sugar: 60 g
• Salt: 0.8 tsp
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Milk: 1 glass
• Butter: 60 g
• Baking powder: 4 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 205 degrees. Place the cast iron skillet in the oven to heat.

2. In a bowl, mix wheat and corn flour with sugar, salt, and baking powder. Residents of the southern USA love sweet cornbread. You can reduce the sugar to 1 tablespoon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 0.8 glass
   • Corn flour: 1.3 glass
   • Sugar: 60 g
   • Salt: 0.8 teaspoon
   • Baking powder: 4 teaspoons

3. Add some beaten eggs, milk, and melted butter (it should not be hot!) to the flour mixture. Mix gently by hand or with a mixer on low speed to combine all ingredients, but do not whisk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Milk: 1 glass
   • Butter: 60 g

4. Grease a heated cast iron skillet with vegetable or butter. Pour in the batter and send it to the oven for 30-40 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 60 g