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Crispy Cast Iron Campfire Cornbread Recipe with Easy Honey Butter Spread

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A simple and delicious cornbread recipe cooked in a cast iron skillet for crispy edges and a soft crumb, served with a sweet honey butter spread. Perfect for campfires or cozy home meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) yellow cornmeal, preferably stone-ground
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or regular milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing skillet and honey butter
  • 3 tablespoons honey for honey butter spread

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven and cast iron skillet to 425°F (220°C) for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Add a tablespoon of butter and swirl to coat the bottom and sides.
  6. Pour the batter into the skillet and spread evenly. The batter should start to bubble and set around the edges immediately.
  7. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. While baking, mix softened butter and honey in a small bowl until creamy to make honey butter.
  9. Let the cornbread cool in the skillet for 5 minutes, then cut into wedges and spread generously with honey butter before serving.

Notes

Preheat the cast iron skillet well for crispy edges. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough cornbread. Tent with foil if top browns too fast. For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with almond or oat milk plus vinegar and use dairy-free butter.

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Keywords: cornbread, cast iron skillet, campfire recipe, honey butter, easy cornbread, crispy edges, comfort food

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