skillet cornbread

How To Make skillet cornbread

• 1

  Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• 2

  In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt and baking powder and stir together.
• 3

  Measure the buttermilk and milk in a measuring cup and add the egg. Stir together with a fork. Add the baking soda and stir.
• 4

  Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a fork until just combined. Do not overstir.
• 5

  In a small bowl, melt 1/4 cup of the shortening in the microwave. Slowly add the melted shortening to the batter, stirring constantly until just combined.
• 6

  In an iron skillet over high heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of shortening. pour the batter into the hot skillet and spread to even out the surface. Cook on the stovetop for 1 minute, then bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. The edges should be crispy.
• 7

  Slice and serve!
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