Country Cornbread in Iron Skillet

Submitted by Danny Beason

"Get your iron skillet and make this the old-time way. Tennessee Country Style made by Mom."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 cups cornmeal
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup margarine, melted
• 4 cups buttermilk

directions

1. In a large bowl mix together the cornmeal, flour, salt, and baking powder.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, butter and buttermilk.
3. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until well blended.
4. Heat a dry 12 inch cast iron skillet over high heat for 2 minutes.
5. Add corn oil to skillet, swirl oil around to coat bottom and sides.
6. Leave remaining oil in pan.
7. Return to high for 1 minute.
8. Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet and cook on high heat until bubbles start to form in the center.
9. Remove from stove.
10. Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 40-50 minutes, or until knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Serve warm.