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Campfire Cast Iron Cornbread
Campfire Cast Iron Cornbread
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
70 minutes
Indulge in classic campfire cornbread in a cast-iron skillet, perfectly moist and served with butter, honey, jam, or molasses.
Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons lard, or as needed
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
Instructions:
  • Prepare your cast iron chicken frying pan with a lid and utilize iron S-hooks to elevate the pan above the surface.
  • Create a roaring campfire with wood and let it burn until hot embers form. Place a layer of coal on top. Arrange the hot coals into a flat bed on one side. Grease the inside of the cast iron pan and the lid generously with lard. Position the pan by the fire on the coals to heat up for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Combine and whisk cornmeal, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Create a well in the center. Pour in buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Gently mix until a slightly lumpy batter forms; avoid overmixing. Let the batter rest while ensuring the pan is hot but not smoking – if it is, remove from heat and cool down. Pour the batter into the pan and cover with the lid.
  • Create a delicate bed of embers on the ground. Suspend the pan using S hooks to promote air circulation. Scatter 1/3 of the embers on top of the pan. Bake with the lid on until the cornbread is fully cooked, about 40 to 45 minutes.

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