MSG Free Classic Skillet Cornbread

Few things hit the comfort-food sweet spot quite like a golden, crackling-edged skillet cornbread fresh from the oven. This version is built entirely from pantry staples — cornmeal, flour, buttermilk, eggs, and butter — so there's no reason to reach for a boxed mix loaded with additives or flavor enhancers you can't pronounce. The cast iron skillet is the real secret here: preheating it before the batter goes in creates that irresistible crispy bottom crust that a regular baking dish simply can't replicate. Swirling a pat of butter around the screaming-hot pan right before pouring in the batter gives you those gorgeous, slightly caramelized edges that make every wedge worth fighting over. The buttermilk keeps the crumb tender and just a little tangy, balancing the subtle sweetness from the sugar without tipping into dessert territory. It comes together in one bowl for the dry ingredients and one for the wet, so cleanup is minimal and the whole process feels genuinely satisfying rather than fussy. Serve it straight from the skillet while it's still warm — this is the kind of cornbread that disappears fast.

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