Skillet Cornbread

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 1 C. yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1 C. buttermilk
• 1/2 C. milk
• 1 whole egg
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 C. butter, melted
• 2 Tbsp. bacon grease or shortening

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, and baking powder.

Combine the buttermilk and milk together in a liquid measuring cup and add the egg.

Stir the egg and milks together with a fork, then add the baking soda and stir to combine.

Pour the milk mixture into the cornmeal mixture and stir with a fork until combined.

In a small bowl, melt the 1/4 C. of butter and slowly add it to the batter, stirring until combined.

Melt the bacon grease or remaining 2 Tbsp. of shortening over medium heat.

Pour the batter into the hot skillet and spread to even out the surface- the batter should sizzle when you pour it in.

Cook the cornbread on the stovetop for 1 minute, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown with crispy edges.