Buttermilk Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F Spray a 10-inch or heavy oven-proof skillet with cooking oil and set aside.
2. 2
   Sift together flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl.
3. 3
   In a smaller bowl, stir baking soda into buttermilk.
4. 4
   Whisk in sugar, egg and oil.
5. 5
   Place prepared skillet over medium heat, add butter and heat until butter melts and starts to sizzle.
6. 6
   Carefully tilt the hot pan to coat sides and bottom.
7. 7
   Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; combine quickly, using as few strokes as possible.
8. 8
   Scrape batter into pan; bake 20 minutes or until golden brown.
9. 9
   Let cool a few moments, and slice into 8 wedges to serve.