Texas Iron Skillet Cornbread

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1  cup cornmeal (stoneground preferred)
• 1  cup buttermilk
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1  tablespoon shortening
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Mix all ingredients together.
3. Pour into a pre-heated, oiled or greased 8-9" iron skillet.
4. Bake for 20 minutes.
5. Add corn, jalapenos, bacon, etc. for variety.
6. Pouring the batter into the hot skillet gives it a crisp crust.