Buttermilk Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   Butter a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
3. 3
   Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat;whisk in buttermilk, then eggs.
4. 4
   Mix all remaining ingredients in large bowl;stir in buttermilk mixture;transfer to prepared baking pan.
5. 5
   Bake corn bread until edges are lightly browned and tested inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
6. 6
   Cool completely in pan.
7. 7
   If using in dressing, cover tightly and store at room temperature at least a day and up to two days.