Savory Southern Cornbread

Active Time: 10

Total Time: 35

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal

• 1 cup AP flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp kosher salt

• 1 ½ cups buttermilk

• 2 eggs

• 4 TBSP butter

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt butter in a 9-10 inch cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. 

2. Place dry ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine. 

3. Make a well in the center and add eggs. Beat lightly with a fork or whisk.

4. Add buttermilk and melted butter, and stir to combine (return the skillet to medium-low heat while you stir).

5. Pour batter into hot skillet (it should sizzle).

6. Bake until golden-brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes.

7. Allow to cool in the skillet 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, cut into slices.