Impressive Recipes You Can Make in a Cast Iron Pan 

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Cornbread 

Cornbread is a Southern classic, baked to perfection in a cast iron skillet for a crisp, golden crust and tender, buttery interior. It’s perfect alongside soups, stews, or as a stand-alone treat with a drizzle of honey or butter. The cast iron skillet creates an even bake and adds to the cornbread's rustic charm.

Ingredients (for 8 servings):

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (plus 1 tbsp for the skillet)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a cast iron skillet (9-10 inch) in the oven to heat while you prepare the batter.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until well combined.
4. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add 1 tbsp of butter, swirling it around to coat the bottom and sides.
6. Pour the batter into the hot skillet and smooth the top. Bake for 20-25 min. or until the cornbread is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cornbread cool slightly before slicing and serving with butter or honey.