Corn Bread

By seamline

Make in iron skillet in the oven.
Goes with Cherry chili recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
• 2-3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup cooking oil or melted butter
• 1 tablespoon butter

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium bowl, stir together all-purpose flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt; set the mixture aside.

2. Add 1 tablespoon butter to a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or a 9x1½-inch round baking pan. Place in a 400-degree oven about 3 minutes, or until butter melts. Remove skillet from oven; swirl butter in skillet to coat bottom and sides of pan.

3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, eggs, milk and cooking oil or melted butter. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened. Pour batter into hot skillet or pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cut into wedges. Serve warm.