Curley's Old Fashioned Cornbread

Transport your taste buds to Southern kitchens of yesteryear with Curley's Old Fashioned Cornbread, an irresistibly golden classic that combines simple pantry staples with timeless technique. This cornbread recipe stands out with its perfect balance of yellow cornmeal and all-purpose flour, creating the ideal texture – pleasantly crumbly yet tender. A touch of sweetness from granulated sugar rounds out the flavor, while baking it in a preheated cast-iron skillet ensures that coveted crisp, golden crust. Whether served warm with a drizzle of honey, a pat of butter, or paired with hearty chili or Southern barbecue, this nostalgic dish is a celebration of comfort food at its finest. Ready in just 30 minutes, this skillet cornbread is a must-try for your next family dinner or holiday feast. Perfect keywords: "traditional cornbread recipe," "Southern skillet cornbread," "easy homemade cornbread recipe," and "classic Old Fashioned Cornbread."

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or bacon grease (for greasing the skillet)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 9-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven while it heats up to create a perfectly crisp crust for your cornbread.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk the milk, melted butter, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and the eggs are fully incorporated.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in dense cornbread.

Step 5

Carefully remove the preheated skillet from the oven (it will be very hot). Add the vegetable oil or bacon grease and swirl it around to coat the bottom and sides of the skillet.

Step 6

Immediately pour the cornbread batter into the prepared skillet, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake the cornbread in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the cornbread to cool in the skillet for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite Southern meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(726.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1917.7

Total Fat 84.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 525.3mg	0%
Sodium 2776.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 255.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 37.9g
Protein 43.7g	0%

Vitamin D 187.4IU	0%
Calcium 387.4mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 857.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.0%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 52.1%