Skillet Cornbread II

Aroostook's Note:

The oldtimers in Maine call their cast iron fry pans, "spiders". But thought naming this recipe "Spider Cornbread" might scare ya'! =0 =)

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• ¼ cup vegetable shortening
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 F degrees.
2. Melt shortening over medium heat in a 10 inch cast iron fry pan for 3 minutes.
3. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
4. Add milk and egg.
5. Mix well.
6. Quickly stir in hot melted shortening to batter.
7. Pour batter into hot skillet.
8. Bake in hot oven for 20-25 minutes.
9. Turn out on clean tea towel and serve.

Reviews

[Pastryismybiz]

I rated this high for the simplicity of the recipe. Taste is delicous and they are moist and crumbly. I got to use the corn stick cast iron pan I've had forever and although the first batch some stuck, I let the second batch bake longer and they turned out of the pan fine.

[Sharon A. H]

This came out good but could have been a little sweeter for my taste. After taking out of oven, I rubbed the top with butter. The consistency was just right. I just might add a little more sugar next time.