A quick Bread made Basic Skillet Cornbread Recipe

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Get your oven going at 400°F (200°C). Pop a 9-inch cast-iron skillet in there while it heats up. This trick gives your cornbread that yummy, crispy crust.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Grab a big bowl and whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make sure everything is mixed well to avoid lumps in your batter.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the milk, melted butter or oil, and egg until it’s all nice and smooth. If you have got buttermilk on hand, use that. It adds extra tang and richness.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Slowly pour the wet stuff into the dry mix. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula till it's just combined. Don't overdo it; too much stirring makes tough cornbread.
5. Heat the Skillet: Carefully take out that hot cast-iron skillet using mitts. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and swirl it around till it's all melted and coats the bottom and sides of the pan.
6. Pour Batter into Skillet: Pour your batter into the warm skillet and spread it evenly with a spatula. You should hear a nice sizzle; that's what will make those perfect crispy edges.
7. Bake Cornbread: Put the skillet back in the oven and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes until it's golden brown on top and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
8. Cool and Serve: Once done, let your cornbread cool in its skillet for about 5 to 10 minutes before slicing it up. Serve warm with butter, honey, or whatever you love.

Tips and Variations

• Preheat the skillet. Don’t skip this if you want crispy edges.
• Don’t Overmix: Just mix until it's combined to keep it soft.
• Butter Up: Use melted butter in the skillet for flavor and to keep from sticking.
• Try Buttermilk: Makes it richer and tangier. If you don’t have buttermilk, then mix vinegar or lemon juice into regular milk.
• Jalapeno and Cheddar: Toss in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and chopped jalapeño.
• Sweet Cornbread: Up sugar to 1/2 cup and maybe add some corn kernels.
• Honey Cornbread: Swap sugar with honey for natural sweetness.
• Bacon Cornbread: Mix cooked bacon crumbs into your batter before baking.

  Nutrition Info (Per Serving)

• Calories: You will get 220 calories with this meal.
• Protein: An amount of 4 g of protein is obtained with this meal, in which protein is very important for muscle repair and growth.
• Fat: An amount of 10 g is served, which helps you to keep on diet track.
• Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the fuel source of the brain; here, 28 g of carbohydrates is obtained.
• Sugars:  A 6 g of sugar, the source of energy, is acquired here
• Fiber: 2 g of fiber is obtained as it’s helps in digestion, preventing constipation.
• Sodium: It regulates blood pressure; here an amount of 300 mg of sodium is added.
• Cholesterol: For the formation of cells, cholesterol is important; 95 mg of cholesterol is gained.