Pioneer Woman Cornbread Recipe

This irresistible Pioneer Woman-inspired cornbread recipe is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, chili, or any meal! Its crumbly texture and subtly sweet flavor make it a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to elevate your side dishes with this classic recipe – a must-have for your recipe collection.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 200.6 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pioneer Woman Cornbread

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How to Make Pioneer Woman Cornbread

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Heat 1/4 cup shortening in a 10-inch cast iron skillet (or 12-cup muffin tin) over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups yellow cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, ½ cup milk, and 1 large egg.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon baking powder and ½ teaspoon baking soda to the wet ingredients; whisk until just combined.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Stir in 1/2 cup melted shortening.
  8. Pour batter into the hot skillet (or muffin tin), spreading evenly with a spatula.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

16g

Carbs

6g