Skillet Cornbread Recipe

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Grease the cast-iron skillet with rendered pork lard or vegetable oil.

Place the greased skillet in the oven for 10 minutes.

Melt the butter and add it to the dry ingredients.

Add buttermilk and water to the mixture, using water to rinse out the buttermilk from the measuring glass.

Crack the egg into a separate container and then add it to the batter.

Add sugar if desired, followed by Greek yogurt to reduce butter usage.

Mix the batter thoroughly, ensuring no dry cornmeal remains at the bottom.

Take the hot skillet out of the oven and swirl the melted lard to coat the sides.

Pour the batter into the hot skillet, ensuring it sizzles upon contact.

Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

Let the cornbread rest for 15 minutes before cutting.

Cut the cornbread into even slices.

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