Wheat Free Skillet Cornbread

Total time40 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

Stone-ground yellow cornmeal is the star here, giving this skillet cornbread its rustic, slightly gritty crumb and deep corn flavor. Tangy buttermilk and a touch of honey balance the batter, while eggs and melted butter keep every bite rich and tender. The real magic happens when that batter hits a screaming-hot cast-iron skillet coated in sizzling bacon fat — you get a deeply golden, almost fried crust on the bottom and edges, with a soft, custardy interior. It bakes up fast, rests for just five minutes, and is best served straight from the pan with a pat of butter and a drizzle of honey. This one's a solid pick for a wheat free table, delivering all the classic cornbread comfort without any fuss.

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Ingredients

8 servings

2 tbsp bacon fat butter or unsalted butter
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1 ½ cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour
Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 ½ cups buttermilk, well shaken
2 large eggs
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 tbsp honey

For serving

2 tbsp unsalted butter, for serving (optional)
1 tbsp honey, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet on the center rack of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Let the skillet heat for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the batter.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.

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