Classic Soul Food Cornbread Skillet (Printable)

Golden, moist cornbread baked in skillet and served warm with rich honey butter for comfort.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 3/4 teaspoon fine salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil

→ For Greasing

11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Honey Butter

12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
13 - 2 tablespoons honey
14 - Pinch of salt

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet inside to heat for 5 minutes while preparing batter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vegetable oil until thoroughly combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredient mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender crumb structure.
05 - Carefully remove hot skillet from oven. Add 2 tablespoons butter and swirl to coat bottom and sides evenly.
06 - Transfer batter into prepared hot skillet and smooth the surface with a spatula for even baking.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
08 - While cornbread bakes, beat softened butter with honey and pinch of salt in small bowl until smooth and fluffy.
09 - Remove cornbread from oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with honey butter.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare with just 40 minutes total cooking time.
  • Perfectly golden crust with a moist, tender crumb inside.
  • Classic Southern flavor enhanced by rich honey butter.
  • Vegetarian and versatile for many meal pairings.
  • Made in a cast-iron skillet for authentic texture and taste.
02 -
  • Preheating the cast-iron skillet ensures a crispy, golden crust.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cornbread light and tender.
  • Let the honey butter soften at room temperature to make spreading easier.
  • Use a toothpick to test doneness to avoid dry cornbread.
  • Warm slices serve best for optimal honey butter melting.
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