New Orleans Skillet Baked Cornbread Recipe

Name: New Orleans Skillet Baked Cornbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 cup flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon allspice; 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper; 1 large egg; 1 cup milk; 1/4 cup vegetable shortening; 1 1/2 1 1/2 tablespoons bacon (approx) or 1 1/2 tablespoons sausage drippings (approx)

Servings: persons

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
1 large egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 1 1/2 tablespoons bacon (approx) or 1 1/2 tablespoons sausage drippings (approx)

1
Place an iron skillet (or other baking dish) 2/3 full with water on the floor of your oven before preheating to achieve a crisp crust and moist interior.
2
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Sift dry ingredients together into a large mixing bowl.
3
Add egg, milk, and 1/4 cup shortening and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth, about 1 minute.
4
Grease an 8 or 9 inch skillet or heavy square baking pan with the shortening or bacon drippings.
5
Pour batter into pan and place in oven.
6
Bake 25-30 minutes until light golden brown on top.
7
To serve, take skillet to table and cut bread into wedges; top with butter and/or honey if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, New Orleans Skillet Baked Cornbread falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

New Orleans Skillet Baked Cornbread

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