Simple Skillet Cornbread

Sue Lau's Note:

Just a nice simple cornbread that gets a delicious crust from the skillet. You can add pickled jalapenos for a nice change, or even a little garlic, but sometimes simple is best.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 -3 teaspoons bacon drippings
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 ¾ cups cornmeal
• ¾ cup flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450F.
2. Coat a 10-inch cast iron skillet with the bacon drippings.
3. Place skillet in the oven to preheat.
4. Mix together buttermilk, egg, cornmeal, 3/4 cup flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring just until blended.
5. Pour batter into the preheated skillet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the top is nicely golden and firm.

Reviews

[ieatfoOOod]

This cornbread was dry, dry, dry. I suggest adding extra milk. After it was cooked, it practically exploded into dry crumbs. If I do make this again, I will be adding more liquid.

[Caroline Cooks]

TASTY!!! Made in small cast iron skillet. crispy outside and light/fluffy inside; slathered wedges with real!!! butter. Yum! Thanks for posting,Sue.

[Chef shapeweaver ©]

First of all,I'm pleased to be the first one to rate this recipe. I made this on 6/17/07 to go with 1-Hour Ham and Bean Soup.I followed all the steps,except I added about 1 1/2 tablespoons more of sugar.( I like my cornbread on the sweet side)My SO and I both enjoyed the very crispy crust that this had,although I did have to bake the cornbread for about a total of 30 minutes.Next time I make this,(and it will be made again :))I'll make cornbread muffins since there are only two of us.And then I'll freeze the rest for later meals.Thanks so much for posting. "Keep Smiling :)"