Skillet Cornbread

By á-174535

Skillet cornbread is a southern classic! Eat with your favorite hearty meal and use it to sop up all the juices! YUM!

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 teaspoons bacon drippings or vegetable oil
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 3/4 cups white cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Butter

Preparation

Step 1

Coat bottom and sides of a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with bacon drippings; heat in a 450° oven for 10 minutes.

Whisk together buttermilk and egg. Add cornmeal, stirring well.

Stir in baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Pour batter into hot skillet.

Bake at 450° for 15 minutes. Serve with butter.