Cornbread, Simply Basic

Every good Southern cook knows how to make excellent cornbread. I'm posting this tried and true family recipe here for my 2 teenage girls, who I'm sure will one day be fantastic cooks.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup butter
• 2  cups  white cornmeal mix
• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 2 1⁄4 cups buttermilk
• 2  large eggs

Directions

1. Place butter in a 10 inch cast-iron skillet.
2. Heat in a 425 degree oven for 5 minutes, or until butter is melted.
3. Remove from oven and tilt pan slightly to coat sides, all around.
4. Combine cornmeal mix, flour, and sugar in a large bowl.
5. Stir together buttermilk and eggs.
6. Add to dry ingredients; stir until just moistened.
7. Pour batter over the melted butter in skillet.
8. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown.