Cornmeal Biscuits in Cast Iron Skillet
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You’ve heard of Buttermilk biscuits, but have you ever tried Cornmeal Biscuits in cast iron skillet? These biscuits are made with yellow cornmeal that adds an incredible flavor and texture.
Made with just a few pantry staple ingredients-flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and buttermilk- these cornbread biscuits come together fast and bake up beautifuly in a cast iron skillet. Serve these alongside your favorite barbecue dish or even make them for a delicious egg sandwich breakfast.
I have a true love for a good buttermilk biscuit cooked in a cast iron skillet, it’s actually a Sunday tradition at our house. So the other day I was thinking about a good slice of my sweet cornbread and thought why not make biscuits with cornmeal, and let me tell you these cornbread biscuits DO. NOT. DISAPPOINT!!
Why You Will Love Cornmeal Biscuits
These Cornbread Biscuits are like the perfect mix between a buttery buttermilk biscuit and a piece of sweet cornbread. Here is why I think you will love these biscuits:
- Crisp, Golden Edges– cooking these biscuits in a cast iron skillet is the best of both worlds, they come out with a crispy outside and a soft, buttery inside every time.
- Rich, Buttery Flavor-need I say more? Packed with real butter and a touch of sweetness from the cornmeal, these biscuits are seriously hard to resist.
- Perfect Side Dish– serve them with chili, barbecue, or spread of honey butter, these skillet cornbread biscuits are always the perfect side.
Why I Recommend Baking in a Cast Iron Skillet
Baking biscuits made with cornmeal in a cast iron skillet gives them that unbeatable crusty edge while locking in all the moisture for a soft center. Cast iron heats evenly and holds it, which helps the biscuits rise beautifully. It’s naturally nonstick too, making cleanup super easy.
If you love cooking in cast iron, try using it for roasted potatoes, hamburgers, skillet cookies, or even cakes!
Don’t Have a Cast Iron Skillet?
If you are dying to make these cornmeal biscuits but you don’t own a cast iron skillet, yet, these can be made on a baking sheet. Simply grease the baking sheet or line with parchment paper and bake according to the recipe instructions.
Ingredients Needed for This Recipe
Here is what you will need to make this easy cast iron recipe for Cornbread Biscuits:
- butter– the secret to fluffy biscuits is cold butter. The cold butter creates pockets inside the biscuits while also creating the crispy outside.
- all purpose flour– the base for these soft, buttery biscuits
- cornmeal-here to add that classic cornbread flavor plus a little crunch
- baking powder– makes the biscuits tall and fluffy
- salt– here for flavor and to balance out the sweet
- sugar– just a touch of sweetness
- buttermilk– add a rich flavor to these biscuits as well as reacts with the baking powder to puff up these biscuits
How to Make Cast Iron Skillet Cornmeal Biscuits
Make the Biscuit Dough
- Combine the dry ingredients-in a large mixing bowl combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt.
- Add the butter– use a cheese grater to grate the cold butter into the biscuit mix
- Pour in the buttermilk– pour the buttermilk into the center of the dry ingredients and mix together until a soft, slightly sticky dough is formed.
- Roll out and cut– roll out the cornbread biscuit dough to about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch thick and slice with a biscuit cutter or round drinking class.
- Bake– in a 425º F oven bake the biscuits for 12-15 minutes until puffed up and golden.
How to Store
While these are always best served right out of the oven, you can store cooled biscuits in an air tight container on the counter for up to 3 days.
These can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Serving Suggestions
- top with butter, honey or some fruit preserves
- add as a side to soups, pastas, enchiladas, bbq chicken or even a simple steak
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Other Cast Iron Recipes To Try:
Whether you are a novice or beginner at cooking with a cast iron skillet, here are a few other of our favorites you should give a try:
Cast Iron Cornmeal Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup butter cold
- 1 cup buttermilk cold
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients-in a mixing bowl mix together the 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 cup cornmeal, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons sugar
- Add the butter– using a cheese grater, grate the cold 1/2 cup butter into the dry ingredients and toss to coat with the flour mixture.
- Pour in the buttermilk-pour the cold 1 cup buttermilk into the center of the dry ingredients and mix together with a wooden spoon until a soft, slightly sticky dough is formed.
- Roll and Cut the Dough-place the biscuit dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out until it is about 1/2-3/4 inch thick. Cut the biscuits into rounds until 10-12 biscuits are cut.
- Bake- bake in a 425º F oven for 12-15 minutes until puffy and golden brown
