Description
Pioneer Woman’s cornbread sings with Southern comfort, blending sweet creamed corn and buttery richness into a golden skillet masterpiece. Hearty and homemade, this recipe invites you to savor a classic side dish that warms hearts with its irresistible rustic charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamed corn
- 2 eggs
Seasonings and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon (12.5 g) sugar
- 2 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) baking soda
Oil:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) canola oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius) and position a 10-inch cast iron skillet inside to warm simultaneously.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine yellow cornmeal, kosher salt, granulated sugar, baking powder, and baking soda using a whisk to ensure uniform distribution of dry ingredients.
- Create a separate mixture by whisking buttermilk, whole eggs, and creamed corn until the liquid achieves a smooth, consistent texture.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. If the batter appears overly dense, incrementally add additional buttermilk, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a fluid, pourable consistency.
- Extract the preheated skillet from the oven and carefully distribute canola oil across the bottom and sides, ensuring complete coverage. Pour the prepared batter into the hot skillet, which should produce an immediate sizzling sound, indicating the formation of a crisp exterior crust.
- Return the skillet to the oven and bake for approximately 20 to 25 minutes. The cornbread is perfectly cooked when the surface turns a rich golden brown and the center springs back when gently pressed.
Notes
- Butter the top right after baking for an irresistible glossy finish that adds extra richness.
- Refrigerate leftovers up to a week, ensuring maximum freshness in an airtight container.
- Perfect alongside hearty dishes like chili, BBQ, and soups, transforming any meal into a comfort food experience.
- Room temperature ingredients blend seamlessly, guaranteeing smoother mixing and consistent baking results.
- Preheated cast iron skillet creates a golden-brown crust that crackles with authentic Southern cornbread character.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 204 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg