Skillet Cornbread II
Description:
The oldtimers in Maine affectionately refer to their cast iron fry pans as “spiders.” However, we thought naming this recipe “Spider Cornbread” might give you a little fright! But fear not, for this skillet cornbread is a delightful treat that’s easy to make and oh-so-delicious! 🕷️🌽
Recipe Category: Quick Breads
Keywords: Breads, High In…, < 60 Mins, Oven, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 280.6
- Fat Content: 11.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 40.9mg
- Sodium Content: 414.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 38.2g
- Fiber Content: 2g
- Sugar Content: 4.5g
- Protein Content: 6.2g
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | Vegetable shortening |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 cup | Cornmeal |
| 1 cup | Flour |
| 2 tbsp | Sugar |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 cup | Milk |
| 1 | Egg |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). It’s important to ensure the oven is nice and hot for that perfect cornbread texture.
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Melt shortening: In a 10-inch cast iron fry pan (or “spider” as the oldtimers would say), melt the vegetable shortening over medium heat. Let it melt for about 3 minutes until it’s nice and hot.
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Mix dry ingredients: While the shortening is melting, take a large mixing bowl and combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Give it a good mix to ensure all the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Add wet ingredients: Once the dry ingredients are mixed, add in the milk and crack in the egg. Mix everything together until you have a smooth batter.
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Combine: Now, here comes the fun part! Quickly stir in the hot melted shortening into the batter. Be careful as it might sizzle a bit, but that’s just the magic happening!
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Pour into skillet: Once everything is combined, pour the batter into the hot skillet. You’ll hear a lovely sizzle as the batter hits the hot surface.
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Bake: Place the skillet into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Serve: Once baked to perfection, carefully turn out the cornbread onto a clean tea towel. This helps to absorb any excess moisture and gives it that rustic charm. Slice it up and serve it warm alongside your favorite chili or stew. Enjoy the comforting goodness of homemade skillet cornbread!
This recipe captures the essence of traditional Southern cooking, bringing warmth and flavor to your table with every bite. So go ahead, embrace the simplicity of skillet cornbread and create delicious memories with friends and family. Happy baking! 🌽🍞
