Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1-1/4 cup Yellow Cornmeal
  • 1-1/4 cup Flour
  • 2 Tablespoons White Sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 Egg
  • 1-3/4 cup Buttermilk

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425 F. Place butter in a 9-inch cast iron skillet. Place skillet into the oven until butter is melted, then remove from oven. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the egg and buttermilk. Stir in flour mixture until just combined. Pour mixture into buttered skillet.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Remove from oven. Let it cool for 10 minutes in the skillet before serving. Enjoy!
  • Lightly adapted from a recipe by Alex Guarnaschelli on foodnetwork.com.