southern buttermilk cornbread

How To Make southern buttermilk cornbread

• 1

  Preheat oven to 450°F
• 2

  Place shortening in 9-inch skillet with ovenproof handle or 8-inch square baking pan.
• 3

  Place in oven about 3 minutes. Skillet will be very hot when shortening is melted.
• 4

  While skillet is heating, in large bowl combine corn meal, flour, salt and baking soda; add buttermilk and egg, mixing well.
• 5

  Pour batter into hot prepared skillet.
• 6

  Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until surface cracks and edges are light golden brown and pull away from side of pan. Serve hot with butter.
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