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Authentic Southern Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread (No Sugar Added)

A golden brown, freshly baked skillet cornbread with one slice cut out, showing its crumbly texture.
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Make this classic Southern Skillet Cornbread in your cast iron pan for perfectly crispy edges and a moist, savory center. This easy, no-sugar recipe delivers true comfort food flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup rendered bacon grease or unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven while it preheats. You want the skillet very hot.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, whole milk, and eggs until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add 1/4 cup of bacon grease or butter to the hot skillet. Swirl the fat around to coat the bottom and sides completely. The fat should be shimmering hot.
  6. Pour the cornbread batter immediately into the hot, greased skillet. You should hear a distinct sizzle as the batter hits the hot fat.
  7. Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cornbread cool in the skillet for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. You will get those irresistible, **crispy skillet cornbread edges**!

Notes

  • For the best flavor and the signature crispy crust, do not skip heating the cast iron skillet and the fat before adding the batter. This is key for **Southern Style Cornbread**.
  • If you do not have bacon grease, use unsalted butter, but bacon grease provides the most authentic, savory taste.
  • If you prefer a slightly sweeter taste, you can add 1 tablespoon of honey to the wet ingredients, but this recipe remains **No Sugar Cornbread Classic**.

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