Friday, January 7, 2011

Cast Iron Cornbread


Although Andy got to "break-in" our new Cast Iron Skillet, I knew I had to use it soon after.  I don't know what it is, but when we get new things for our kitchen or home, I just have that itch to use them immediately!  I've held out since Christmas, so I mean, I've waited long enough.

Cornbread is one of those things that goes great with comforting meals.  In our case, we had some black eyed pea "stew".  But you know, most people have cornbread with chili and things like that.  Me... I like to eat it by itself.  What more do you want?  It's sweet, yellow, crumbly cornbread.  With a nice pat of butter.  Simple heaven, I tell you.

Ingredients:


1 cup white cornmeal (you can use yellow too, but this is what I had on hand)
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon sugar

Grease a 10-12 inch round cast iron skillet and place in oven.  Preheat oven to 400 F.

Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. 

In a separate medium bowl, combine milk, egg, olive oil, and honey. 

Pour the wet ingredients in with the dry ingredients and mix well.

Carefully remove the cast iron skillet from the oven and pour in batter.  Return skillet to oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until cornbread is golden brown.

Cool slightly and slice into wedges.  Top with butter and enjoy sweet cornbread bliss!


I don't like an overly sweet cornbread, and I also don't like an overly dry and plain cornbread.  This was pretty close to perfect!  If you like it on the sweeter side, feel free to adjust the honey and sugar accordingly.  Like I said, this pairs perfectly with some beans or chili, but is just as great on it's own with some butter or extra honey! 

Hope you all enjoy your weekend... I'm off to make that pear-caramel ice cream and do a few other errands... Monday will be here before you know it, but I'm going to enjoy this 3 day weekend as much as possible!  Enjoy your weekend guys!
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37 comments:

  1. Sommer JJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I am the same way! I love new kitchen things! My lil ones love cornbread in almost every way possible! Shoot so do I! This recipe sounds fabulous- mmmmmm

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  2. LisaJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I'm with you---not too sweet and not too dry! Cornbread can be awesome and it can be really blah too! I'd love to try it in a cast iron skillet...someday when I have one!

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  3. SwathiJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    I don't like sweet cornbread either, this one sounds delicious. I haven't tried cornbread in skillet yet. Now it is the time.

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  4. Belinda @zomppaJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Love cast iron skillets!! Looks perfectly cooked (throw in some chili, and I'll be right over).

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  5. stalley0507January 7, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    I love ANY kind of bread :) MMMMMmmmm...carbs! Looks yummy!

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  6. JennifurlaJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I just love cornbread, with green chilis even better. Nice job, love the skillet...I need one.

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  7. Priya SreeramJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    looks wow and i loved the recipe peggy !

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  8. annJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I made some cornbread the other day and it was too sweet. I'll have to try this recipe. And I always wanted to make it in a cast iron skillet. That, and pineapple upside down cake!

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  9. purplebirdblogJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Now that is some great looking cornbread!! I have cast iron skillet envy! :)

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  10. TorviewtorontoJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Peggy this looks really good

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  11. Angie's RecipesJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    This looks awesome! I need to add more corn dishes to my daily meals!

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  12. Kate (What Kate is Cooking)January 7, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Nothing worse than dry cornbread! This definitely looks like something I would love :)

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  13. MonetJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I just made some corn muffins...but your cast iron cornbread looks so yummy! I would buy a skillet just for this recipe. Thank you for sharing such a perfect dinner accompaniment. I hope you have a wonderful Friday and a beautiful weekend!

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  14. The FoodieJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Lovely bread with that scoop of butter. Today I have also posted a yeast cornmeal bread... we do love our cornmeal :)

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  15. PushpaJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I love using cast iron skillets,cornbread looks perfect.

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  16. KaterinaJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Do you know how difficult is it to find a cast iron skillet in Greece? Very. But seeing beautiful things like this makes me want to go and dig one.

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  17. kristin @ delishlivingJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    this looks great! i don't have a cast iron skillet, but it's on my "must have" list! i think i have a cornbread recipe from my mom, but i have to agree that the cast iron skillet would make it extra good!

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  18. NewyorkerbyheartJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Yummy!!!
    Unfortunately I don't own one of those pans, but I would love to...

    I never forget the first time I tasted cornbread, it was sooooo good and I was hooked. I was warm and served with cold butter. I have tried to make it many times, but I never got it right.

    Have a great weekend

    My best,
    Birthe

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  19. Food, Fun and Life in the CharenteJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I have some corn meal in the kitchen, I must try this over the weekend. Thanks Diane

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  20. cyclicalunemploymentJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    There is nothing like some good cornbread every now and then. no replacement for it
    Katherine

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  21. MarenJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    This looks so good and down home. I can't wait to get my hands on a cast iron skillet.

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  22. Treat and TrickJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Sounds perfect and look to good! Never tried cornbread before but now you are tempting me to bake one...

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  23. VictoriaJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Try drizzling some honey over your cornbread. It. Will change. Your life. Promise :)

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  24. Emily H.January 8, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Congratulations on your new skillet. I'm going to suggest that you turn the cornbread out onto a plate, upside-down, very soon after taking it out of the oven. The reason you heat the oil in the pan before adding the batter is to get a crunchy crust. If it stays in the pan, it gets all soggy. Plus, your pan will be practically clean and will require only a swipe with a cloth.

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  25. Emily ZJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    What a great way to utilize a new skillet. And a delicious bread to make to warm your soul in cold weather!

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  26. SomaJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    The skillet corn bread has been on my list for a long time now. It looks fabulous and I love it by itself too!

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  27. RitaJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    I've never made cornbread but I do love it when it is served at restaurant. You are giving me the urge to try making it.

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  28. BigAppleNoshJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Yum, I love cornbread - I'll have to try this!

    PS Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

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  29. garluttiJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    HI, It,s the firts time that I´m stopping on your blog and I like your recipies very much.

    Greetings from Vigo (Spain).. .. Marimi

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  30. TrishJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I have gone on long enough without a cast iron skillet. Now it has become a necessity to get one, so I can make delicious recipes like this lovely cornbread. Love the way the crust looks. Yum.

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  31. Girl on RawJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Hmmm never tried cornbread before but that's probably because it's not really an aussie thing. But it sure looks good. Oh and what is this pear caramel icecream you speak of ;)

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  32. ReeniJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Cornbread is something I could eat all day long! And I love it in a cast iron skillet - it gives it a nice crust.

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  33. EmmaJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    I love cornbread and the sweeter the better! I've not made it in a skillet before which is the traditional method I guess, I just make it in the oven.

    The addition of honey is special too.

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  34. lexiscafeJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I love corn bread, I've never had it made in a skillet before. I've had cornbread muffins and sweet cornbread cake, though.

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  35. Sprinkles of ParsleyJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I love cooking with a cast iron skillet. Homemade cornbread is so good... yours looks great!

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  36. JoanneJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    I'm totally with you. I like my cornbread to be an entity in and of itself and not a partner in crime for another meal. This sounds delicious!

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  37. ZoeJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    This cornbread look really nice and soft. too bad that I didn't have cast iron to make this. Maybe will try making it using a normal cooking pan...

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