Skillet Cornbread
A crisp edged, tender cornbread baked in a hot pan, perfect with chilli or greens.
- Time35 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.23 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Put a 23 cm ovenproof frying pan or cake tin in the oven for 10 minutes to get really hot.
10 min - 2
Mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, bicarbonate, salt and sugar in a bowl.
- 3
Whisk the buttermilk, eggs and most of the melted butter in a jug. Pour into the dry mix and stir until just combined.
- 4
Carefully take the hot pan out, add the rest of the butter and swirl. Pour in the batter, it should sizzle.
- 5
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
20 min - 6
Rest for 5 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve warm.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.