CAST IRON BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
INGREDIENTS
1/2 C butter, melted
1/2 C white sugar
2 eggs, room temp
1 C buttermilk
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 C all purpose flour
1 C cornmeal
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp vegetable oil
10 inch cast iron skillet
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400
Mix the melted butter and sugar together. Add the egg and beat until blended. Add the buttermilk and baking soda and mix well, Add the cornmeal, flour and salt and mix until lumpy.
Add the vegetable oil to the cast iron skillet and put in the preheated oven for about 4 minutes.
Remove and coat the pan (inner bottom and sides) using a paper towel. Pour any excess oil into the batter and mix well.
Add the batter into the cast iron skillet and bake on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.