Dixie Cornbread

By Renna

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Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups enriched white cornmeal
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons of bacon drippin’s or melted real butter
• 1 tablespoon solid vegetable shortening

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 450.
2. In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, add a tablespoon of shortening and preheat.
3. Sift together dry ingredients; add buttermilk, egg, and drippings, mixing just until dry ingredients are moistened.
4. Pour into the greased, hot skillet. Bake in preheated hot oven at 450 for 20-25 minutes.
5. Serve warm with butter.