Crunchy Crusty Cornbread Recipes

GINA'S CRUSTY CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Put a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven and heat it for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the batter.
• Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs and melted butter.
• Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet mixture into the well. Use a fork or spatula to stir the batter until evenly combined.
• Remove the hot skillet from the oven, add the fat and swirl to coat the bottom. Pour the batter into the skillet and, using a spatula, spread the batter evenly across the pan. Bake until lightly golden brown, firm and springy to the touch, about 25 to 30 minutes (see Cook's Note). Remove from the oven and serve directly from the skillet, if desired.

CRUNCHY CRUSTY CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Combine the cornmeal and milk in a large bowl and let soak for at least 15 minutes, stirring a few times. While it's soaking, whisk together the dry ingredients and melt the butter. Take a 9" cast iron skillet and heat it over medium-high heat on the stove top. Once the cornmeal is done soaking, whisk in the eggs, oil, and butter, and then stir in the dry ingredients, taking care not to over-stir (some lumps are fine). Add a knob of shortening or lard to the heating skillet, let it melt, and swirl it around in the pan (use hot pads!). Carefully pour the batter into the skillet of hot fat, and then transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for about 40 minutes, until nicely browned & a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

CRISPY SOUTHERN CORNBREAD

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 450. Coat 8-9 inch ovenproof skillet (cast iron skillet works best) with cooking spray. Place skillet in oven 7-8 minutes until hot.
• 2. Beat egg in medium bowl. Stir in milk, oil, and corn meal mix until smooth. Batter should be creamy and pourable. If to thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons more milk. sprinkle a little cornmeal over bottom and sides of hot skillet for crisp. Pour batter into pan.
• 3. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.