A Chef's Family Secrets for Great Southern Cornbread

Описание: 📺 Cornbread 101: Southern Cast Iron Cornbread Made Simple
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Golden brown, moist in the middle, and full of flavor — this is true Southern-style cornbread like Grandma used to make. 🧈
In this video, Chef John Woods walks you through a step-by-step guide to the perfect skillet cornbread, using cast iron for that irresistible crispy crust. Whether you're pairing it with chili, greens, or just a pat of butter, this recipe is a Southern classic you’ll make again and again.
You’ll also learn pro tips on:
✅ Temperature control
✅ Texture perfection
✅ Techniques that separate good from great cornbread
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👨‍🍳 Full Recipe: Southern-Style Cast Iron Cornbread
Ingredients:
• 2 cups Martha White Hot Rize cornmeal (or quality white cornmeal)
• ¼ cup self-rising flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1½ cups buttermilk
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil (heated)
• High-smoke point fat for greasing skillet (beef tallow, bacon grease, or avocado oil)
Instructions:
1. Lightly grease your skillet and place it in a cold oven.
2. Place a pan of water in the oven to generate steam.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F / 218°C.
4. Mix cornmeal and flour in a large bowl.
5. In another bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk.
6. Add wet ingredients to dry, stir gently, and let rest for 15 minutes.
7. Heat ⅓ cup of oil and mix carefully into the batter.
8. Remove the hot skillet from the oven, pour batter in.
9. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden with a 200°F internal temp.
10. Let cool 5–10 minutes before slicing.
11. Top with butter and serve!
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