Here you go — classic golden Skillet Cornbread, just like the photo: crispy edges, tender inside, and perfect with butter 🧈
🥘 Skillet Cornbread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal (yellow or white)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar (optional – skip for savory Southern style)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk (or buttermilk for richer flavor)
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 tbsp butter (for the skillet)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F
Place a cast-iron skillet in the oven with the 2 tbsp butter inside so it melts and heats up. - Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. - Mix wet ingredients
In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and oil (or melted butter). - Combine
Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix just until combined (don’t overmix). - Pour into hot skillet
Carefully remove skillet from oven, swirl butter to coat, then pour in the batter. - Bake
Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. - Serve warm
Add a square of butter on top and let it melt 😍
🔥 Tips for That Perfect Look
- Use cast iron for crispy edges
- Brush top with melted butter after baking
- Serve warm for the best texture