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Homemade cornbread in a cast iron skilet, with eggs and a container of corn flour arranged on the side.

Sweet Southern Cornbread Recipe

Make the perfect Southern side with this sweet cornbread recipe, prepared in a cast iron skillet. Top with honey butter if you desire!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Sides
Cuisine Southern
Servings 10
Calories 317 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cast iron skillet
  • 2 Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups yellow cornmeal finely ground
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 eggs
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter unmelted and separate
  • 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • 1 dash vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. When your oven reaches this temperature, place the 1 Tbsp unmelted butter into skillet and place skillet in the oven.
  • Melt remaining 7 Tbsp of unsalted butter and set aside in a medium bowl.
  • Add all dry ingredients in large bowl and stir until combined. Make a small well in the center.
  • Pour the honey, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract into well. Whisk until smooth and combined.
  • Pour melted butter and Greek yogurt into the bowl and mix until combined.
  • Carefully remove hot skillet from the preheated oven and quickly add the batter to the skillet, spreading evenly.
  • Place skillet back into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until done.

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 326mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 413IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Butter, Cornbread, Honey, Side Dishes, Sides to Share, Southern
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