Everyone needs a good cast-iron skillet.

We both still haveand useskillets of hers that have made cornbread more times than well ever know.

Reprinted with permission fromGood Lookin CookinCopyright 2024 Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George.

the ingredients to make the Skillet Cornbread

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Remove from the burner.

In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal mix, buttermilk, salt and pepper.

a photo of a cast iron skillet with oil in the pan

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Add 2 tablespoons of the hot grease or shortening into batter and mix well.

Pour the batter into the hot skilletit will sizzle a bit on the sides, but thats good!

Place the skillet in the oven and bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

a photo of the ingredients sizzling in the pan

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Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes in the pan.

Note

White Lily cornmeal mix is higher in sodium than Martha White.

If you use White Lily, you may want to reduce or omit the salt.

a photo of cornbread in a skillet with a slice removed

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