Fried Cornbread Quick and Easy Cakes
Crispy, buttery, and delicious this fried cornbread recipe brings Southern comfort to your kitchen. Try it today with our easy guide!
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
Batter
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal medium-ground for best texture
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp oil or butter for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg.
- Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add oil or butter.
- Using a ladle, pour small portions of batter into the hot skillet.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and serve immediately with butter and honey.
Notes
For extra crispiness, make sure the skillet is properly preheated before adding the batter.