Artificial Flavors Free Classic Cornbread
Cornbread is one of those recipes that should be simple, but packaged mixes are often loaded with unnecessary additives and synthetic flavor enhancers that have no business being in a humble skillet bread. This version keeps things completely clean — stone-ground yellow cornmeal, real buttermilk, eggs, and butter are all you need to get something genuinely delicious. The trick that sets this apart is preheating the cast iron skillet before the batter ever touches it, so the butter sizzles on contact and creates those irresistibly crispy, golden edges. A little baking powder and baking soda give it just the right lift, while the buttermilk keeps the crumb tender and slightly tangy. The result is a deep golden top, a moist interior, and a flavor that's entirely honest — nothing artificial, nothing hidden. Serve it warm straight from the skillet and it's hard to imagine needing anything more.
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8 servings
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 ½ cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp fine salt
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- 1
Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
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