Corn Bread in a Cast Iron Skillet

[ECinEI]

probably been discussed a number of times but I find the search function of the forum not particularly helpful.  Going to use a 12 inch Lodge skillet.  Coals indirect or more or less beneath the round part of the skillet?   What do folks usually do?  I was thinking of using baskets beneath the round part of the skillet.  The length of the handle on a 12 inch skillet makes it impossible to center it  in the grill.

Thanks in advance

[jmeier64]

I use indirect, outside of the surface of the skillet. To bake rather than fry

[Bbqmiller]

Preheat the skillet over the coals before you pour the batter. Let it bake indirect as stated by jmeier64. This will give you that nice crust.

[toddmog]

I've made this recipe (with a couple of tweeks) on the kettle several times now: http://www.lodgemfg.com/recipe/basic-cornbread
I use 1/3 cup oil total instead of mayo (mayo makes me gag!) and 1/3 cup of sugar (we like it sweet)

Comes out like this

[blackdog043]

Yep indirect and add a small can of creamed corn in your batter, it makes it more moist!!!
If you like desserts try making a pineapple upside down cake in your pan sometime. Use the box mix and follow the directions for cast iron on the box. I think it adds a box of vanilla pudding. My wife makes it a lot, and it's always a hit wherever she takes it. Usually she puts it in the oven but can be done on the grill.

[ECinEI]

Thanks for the tips.  Cornbread turned out quite well. 

[masonred]

If you heat the oil before mixing it starts cooking quicker and the skillet is hot. I like a crust and the hotter the pan and oil the better the crust. Things to add chopped green onions, canned chopped green chilies, cheese and as mentioned above creamed corn is good, honey or agave also. I usually add only 2 extra ingredients.

[Bbqmiller]

Here is the recipe I use. I substitute olive oil for the batter, but use some butter in the pan. The buttermilk/sour cream make for a nice moist bread.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/buttermilk-and-sour-cream-corn-bread-recipe.html#!