A How To Recipe for Cooking Real Southern Style Cornbread in a Cast Iron Skillet

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor while reducing saturated fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).

Pour 2 tablespoons of canola oil into a cast iron skillet and place it in the oven to heat for about 30 minutes.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of cornmeal mix, 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, a dash of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1 tablespoon of baking soda.

In another bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of buttermilk and 1 egg, then combine with the dry ingredients.

Mix until well combined and let it sit for a few minutes.

Remove the hot skillet from the oven, pour the excess oil into the cornmeal mixture, and mix well.

Pour the batter into the hot skillet and return it to the oven.

Bake for about 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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