World Flavors Cookbook

Southern Skillet Cornbread

True Southern cornbread made in a screaming hot cast iron skillet with cornmeal and buttermilk — savory, never sweet.

Cuisine: United States

Ingredients

• Stone-ground yellow cornmeal
• Buttermilk
• Egg
• Bacon drippings or butter
• Salt and baking powder

Instructions

1. Preheat a cast iron skillet in a 425°F oven with bacon grease.
2. Mix dry and wet ingredients until just combined.
3. Carefully pour batter into the hot skillet (it should sizzle).
4. Bake for 20 minutes until the edges are dark brown and crispy.