Description
This Brown Butter Skillet Cornbread takes a traditional dish and elevates it with rich brown butter and a touch of maple syrup, resulting in a moist and flavorful cornbread with crispy edges.
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2¼ cups buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1½ cups yellow cornmeal (fine or medium-coarse grind)
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ tablespoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Melt the butter in an ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat, swirling the pan until the butter turns a deep nut brown (don’t burn it).
- Pour the brown butter into a large bowl. Whisk in the maple syrup, followed by the buttermilk. Let the mixture cool before whisking in the eggs.
- Stir in the cornmeal, flours, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- If the skillet has cooled, reheat it on the stove for a few minutes. Scrape the batter back into the skillet and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cornbread cool in the skillet for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
- For a less sweet cornbread, reduce the maple syrup to ¼ cup.
- Can substitute honey or agave syrup for maple syrup, though the flavor will change.
- If making ahead, store at room temperature and reheat before serving.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Can freeze for up to 3 months—wrap tightly before freezing.
- For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend instead of the wheat and all-purpose flours.
- Cast-iron skillet gives the best texture and crispness but can be substituted with other ovenproof skillets.
- Dairy-free? Use a dairy-free butter substitute and non-dairy milk with lemon juice or vinegar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
