Cast Iron Skillet Southern Cornbread

By AzGrannie3

Ingredients

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• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 cup yellow corn meal, stone-ground
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup buttermilk

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

STEP 1
Preheat oven to 450°F.

STEP 2
Melt the shortening in a round cast iron skillet by placing it in the oven. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix cornmeal, salt, baking soda and cayenne pepper together. Add the egg and buttermilk and mix. Remove skillet from the oven and pour the batter into the skillet, stirring the melted shortening into the batter. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cornbread is golden brown.

STEP 3
Try adding 1/2 cup corn kernels