Buttermilk Corn Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven 400F.
2. 2
   Butter bottom of 9x9x2-inch baking pan.
3. 3
   Mix first 6 ingredients in processor.
4. 4
   Add butter and cut in, using on/off turns, until mixture resembles coarse meal.
5. 5
   Beat buttermilk and eggs in large bowl to blend.
6. 6
   Add cornmeal mixture to egg mixture and blend.
7. 7
   Transfer to prepared pan.
8. 8
   Bake until corn bread is light golden brown on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool in pan on rack.
10. 10
    (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
11. 11
    Cover and let stand at room temperature.)