Simple Skillet Cornbread

Just a nice simple cornbread that gets a delicious crust from the skillet. You can add pickled jalapenos for a nice change, or even a little garlic, but sometimes simple is best.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 -3  teaspoons bacon drippings
• 2  cups buttermilk
• 1  large egg
• 1 3⁄4 cups cornmeal
• 3⁄4 cup flour
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450F.
2. Coat a 10-inch cast iron skillet with the bacon drippings.
3. Place skillet in the oven to preheat.
4. Mix together buttermilk, egg, cornmeal, 3/4 cup flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring just until blended.
5. Pour batter into the preheated skillet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the top is nicely golden and firm.