cornbread

Recipe by
Beverley Williams
San Antonio, TX

I use a 7-inch skillet for this.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cornbread

  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    yellow corn meal
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 1
    egg, well beaten
  • 1 Tbsp
    shortening

How To Make cornbread

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • 2
    Place shortening in a small cast iron skillet. Place it in the warm oven and heat until shortening is hot.
  • 3
    While it is heating, put the soda in the milk and stir.
  • 4
    Put corn meal, salt, egg and butter in a bowl. Add the milk mixture. Stir well.
  • 5
    Remove skillet from oven. Carefully pour batter into the skillet.
  • 6
    Bake for 15 minutes or until done.
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