Skillet Cornbread Recipe

1. 1

   Heat oven to 425 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.

2. 2

   Once oven is hot, place butter in a large cast iron skillet and place in the oven until heated through and butter is melted, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk until evenly combined; set aside.

4. 4

   Remove skillet from oven, pour butter into a large bowl and return skillet to oven.

5. 5

   Add milk and eggs to butter and whisk until smooth.

6. 6

   Add cornmeal mixture to milk mixture and stir until moistened through, about 20 to 30 strokes (it should resemble pancake batter).

7. 7

   Immediately pour batter into skillet and smooth out.

8. 8

   Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Slice and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.