Skillet Cornbread

Skillet is one of those traditional things prepared in a skillet. It’s not a whole meal but an important element to a meal.

photo by House of Sims

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup yellow cornmeal

½ cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 cup buttermilk

½ cup milk

1 egg

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening

 DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, and baking powder.
3. In a glass measuring cup add the milk and egg and blend. Add the baking soda and stir together. Add to the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
4. In a small bowl, melt ¼ cup shortening in the microwave. Incorporate into the batter well.
5. In a cast iron skillet over high heat, melt the remaining shortening. Pour the batter into the hot skillet and spread out evenly. Cook for 1 minute on stovetop, then transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.