I received several responses to the request for a 'real Southern cornbread' recipe. The following recipe is one of the versions that came in. Cornbread always comes out best if baked in cast iron ...

Cornbread is best in a cast-iron skillet. This is one of a handful of recipes I’d like to pass down as a legacy to my kids. But today we say “screw them” and give it to everyone.

Grease and preheat the cast iron skillet in a 400 degree oven. Pour the batter into the skillet and bake for 15-20 minutes. The best way to test to see if your cornbread is fully cooked is to do ...

Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium. Add butter, and swirl pan until butter is melted and bottom and sides of skillet are coated. Remove from heat, and set aside ...