Description
Fresh Pioneer Woman cornbread embodies Southern comfort with its golden, buttery crumb and hearty texture. Delightful alongside chili or served solo, this simple recipe promises warmth and satisfaction for hungry gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml)
- ½ cup milk (120 ml)
- ¼ cup shortening (60 g), plus extra for greasing skillet
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) baking soda
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) baking powder
Instructions
- Dry Mixture Preparation: Whisk cornmeal, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl until ingredients are uniformly blended.
- Liquid Integration: Combine buttermilk, whole milk, and egg in a separate container, mixing thoroughly until achieving a consistent, smooth texture.
- Batter Formation: Gently fold liquid ingredients into dry mixture using a silicone spatula, being careful to avoid overmixing to maintain a light, airy consistency.
- Skillet Preheating: Set oven to 400°F (204°C) and place cast-iron skillet on medium heat, melting vegetable shortening to coat the entire interior surface completely.
- Baking Process: Pour batter into the hot, sizzling skillet and transfer directly to preheated oven, baking for 22-27 minutes until the surface develops a rich golden-brown color and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Serving Preparation: Remove skillet from oven and let cornbread rest for 3-4 minutes, then slice into desired portions and serve with softened butter or honey.
Notes
- Prevent Dense Texture: Fold batter gently and minimally to maintain a light, airy cornbread consistency.
- Temperature Matters: Preheat cast-iron skillet with shortening to create a crispy, golden exterior that adds delicious crunch.
- Perfect Doneness Test: Insert a thin knife into the center – if it comes out clean, your cornbread is perfectly baked.
- Resting is Crucial: Allow cornbread to rest 3-4 minutes after baking to help it set and make slicing easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg