Skillet Cornbread With Chives Recipe

Name: Skillet Cornbread With Chives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 cups coarse-grind cornmeal; 2 tablespoons sugar (optional); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 1 tablespoon lard or vegetable oil; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives; Flaky sea salt (for serving); A 10-inch cast-iron skillet

Servings: persons

2 cups coarse-grind cornmeal
2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon lard or vegetable oil
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
Flaky sea salt (for serving)
A 10-inch cast-iron skillet

1
Place a rack in middle of oven and set skillet on rack; preheat to 450u00b0F.
2
Meanwhile, whisk cornmeal, sugar (if using), kosher salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl to combine. Whisk egg and buttermilk in a medium bowl; add to dry ingredients and mix to incorporate.
3
Carefully remove skillet from oven, add lard, and swirl in pan to coat. Scrape batter into skillet (it should sizzle around edges on contact). Bake cornbread until top is golden brown and center is firm, 15-20 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.
4
Spread butter over cornbread, top with chives, and sprinkle with sea salt.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups coarse-grind cornmeal, 2 tablespoons sugar (optional), 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Skillet Cornbread With Chives falls under the General 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.

Skillet Cornbread With Chives

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