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    Appalachian Skillet Cornbread

    A simple, savory cornbread baked in a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet until crisp on the edges.

    ⏱ 10 minPrep time
    🔥 25 minCook time
    🍽 8Servings
    🏷 Appalachian KitchenCategory
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    Appalachian Skillet Cornbread

    A simple, savory cornbread baked in a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet until crisp on the edges.

    No sugar, all crust

    Mountain cornbread is savory, not sweet — baked in a hot iron skillet so the edges crackle and the middle stays tender.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Put 1 tablespoon of fat in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and place it in the oven to heat.
    2. Whisk the cornmeal, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
    3. Whisk the buttermilk and egg; stir into the dry ingredients along with the 2 tablespoons of fat until just combined.
    4. Swirl the hot fat around the skillet, pour in the batter, and bake 22-25 minutes until golden and pulling from the sides.
    5. Cool 10 minutes and serve warm with butter, soup beans, or chow chow.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    The hot skillet creates the crust — don't skip preheating it. True Appalachian cornbread is unsweetened; serve it with something saucy.

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    Recipe details

    Prep10 min
    Cook25 min
    Servings8
    CategoryAppalachian Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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