Skillet Cornbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/3 cup melted butter + 1 tbsp for skillet
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup honey (optional)

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400°F with a cast iron skillet inside (getting it hot is the secret to a crispy bottom).

2. Whisk dry ingredients. Whisk wet ingredients separately. Combine — don't overmix.

3. Add 1 tbsp butter to the hot skillet (it will sizzle). Pour in batter.

4. Bake 20–22 min until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

What You're Practicing

• Preheating the skillet creates a crispy, golden crust on the bottom and edges.
• Don't overmix — a few lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and makes it tough.