Southern Cornbread Recipe

Overhead view of cornbread in cast iron skillet topped with butter.

4.80 from 5 votes

Southern Cornbread Recipe

This old-fashioned Southern cornbread recipe uses 5 ingredients and no sugar. Golden, crispy-edged, and baked in a hot cast iron skillet. Bake a pan tonight!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Resting Time5

Total Time35

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American, Soul Food, Southern

Keyword: cast iron cornbread, cornbread, cornbread no sugar, southern cornbread, southern cornbread recipe

Servings:

Calories: 279kcal

Author: LaKita Anderson

Equipment

1 large mixing bowl
1 10-inch cast iron skillet

Ingredients

1 tablespoon shortening or vegetable oil
1 ⅓ cups buttermilk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 cups self-rising cornmeal (yellow or white)
1 tablespoon butter plus extra for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet inside with 1 tablespoon shortening in it while it preheats.
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ⅓ cups buttermilk, 1 egg, and ¼ cup oil.
Add 2 cups cornmeal and whisk until combined.
Carefully remove hot skillet from the oven, pour in the batter, and spread evenly.
Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Immediately spread 1 tablespoon butter over the top while the cornbread is still hot.
Let cool 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

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