The Best Southern Cornbread Recipe

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl use a whisk to combine eggs, buttermilk, melted butter that’s slightly cooled, and oil.

Step 2

Next add in cornmeal in 1/2 cup increments, and stir until just combined. Do not over-mix. Set aside to let batter rest while oven preheats.

Step 3

Add oil to large cast iron skillet and evenly spread on the bottom and sides of the pan. Place in the oven to preheat to 400 degrees F.

Step 4

Once preheated, remove pan from oven and pour batter in cast iron skillet. Smooth out the top using a spatula if needed.

Step 5

Bake in the oven for 16-24 minutes or until the cornbread has pulled away from the sides and is a light golden brown.

Step 6

Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm with butter.