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Farmhouse Skillet Garlic Butter Cornbread

Easy Homestead Side Dish

Cornbread is a classic side dish that pairs perfectly with chili, soups, stews, BBQ, and comfort-food dinners. This farmhouse skillet garlic butter cornbread is baked in a cast-iron skillet for crispy edges, a soft center, and rich buttery flavor. It can be made sweet or savory, making it a versatile homestead favorite.

⏱ Time & Servings

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 20–25 minutes

• Total Time: 30–35 minutes

• Servings: 8 slices

🧰 Tools Needed

• Cast iron skillet (9–10 inch)

• Large mixing bowl

• Medium mixing bowl

• Whisk

• Measuring cups

• Measuring spoons

• Pastry brush

🧈 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar)

• ⅓ cup melted butter

• ¼ cup honey or sugar (optional – for sweet cornbread)

Garlic Butter Topping

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 clove fresh garlic, minced)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Place the cast iron skillet in the oven with 1 tablespoon butter to heat while you prepare the batter.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and honey (if using).

5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.

6. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and swirl melted butter to coat the bottom and sides.

7. Pour batter into the hot skillet.

8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. While cornbread bakes, melt remaining butter and stir in garlic.

10. Brush garlic butter over the hot cornbread immediately after baking.

Quick FAQs

What is cornbread?

Cornbread is a moist, crumbly bread made from cornmeal, perfect for side dishes.

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Are ingredients common?

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Yes, all recipes are straightforward and designed for home cooks.

Absolutely! The honey butter cornbread skillet recipe is made specifically for cast iron skillets to get that perfect crust.

Yes, the recipes use everyday ingredients you likely have or can easily find at your local store.

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