Besides the use of a cast iron skillet, there is MUCH debate surrounding the characteristics that make cornbread “Southern.” Some insist that sweet cornbread - or any amount of sugar - makes the cornbread Northern, but many Southern kitchens are filled with cornbread not only baked with a sweetening agent, but drizzled with butter and honey. Others believe the difference lies in the cornmeal used and presence or lack of regular flour. Ultimately, cornbread comes down to what tastes good to you. Turn it into a batch of love by using ingredients that please your palate.