This old fashioned Southern Cornbread is moist, fluffy, and made in a cast iron skillet. It's a classic cornbread recipe that is best served warm straight from the oven with a pat of butter.
Begin preparing the cornbread recipe by preheating the oven to 425 degrees F. and place a cast iron skillet with a tablespoon of shortening or vegetable oil in it inside the oven to heat while you prepare the cornbread.
Carefully remove the cast iron skillet from the oven and add in the cornbread mixture. Spread it around evenly in the skillet before adding it back into the oven to bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is golden and the edge has lightly browned.