Pioneer Woman Cornbread

cornbread for your beans of your thanksgiving stuffing. A staple for your recipe files

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup shortening, plus
• 2  tablespoons shortening
• 1  cup yellow cornmeal
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup buttermilk
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  whole egg
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Heat shortening in an iron skillet, muffin pan, or other baking pan. Combine cornmeal, flour, and salt in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, milk, and egg. Add baking powder and baking soda. Stir. Add ¼ cup melted shortening, stirring constantly. Pour into hot pan, smoothing surface with spatula. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.