WALLACE STATION BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. butter or bacon drippings

1⅓ cups white or yellow cornmeal

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. iodized salt

1 egg, beaten

1⅓ cups buttermilk

2 Tbsp. butter, melted

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 350F/180C degrees. Place a 9-inch cast iron skillet in oven to preheat. When pan is hot, drop in the tablespoon of butter and swirl around to melt. Return to the oven for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix up the batter. In a medium bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Pour in liquid ingredients and mix well with a whisk. Carefully remove hot cast iron skillet from oven, then pour in the batter.
• Bake at 350F/180C degrees for 20-25 minutes. Cut into 12 wedges and serve immediately with butter.