Cheddar Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking soda, salt, and pepper; make a well in center of flour mixture.
3. 3
   Add buttermilk and eggs to well, and whisk to loosen eggs.
4. 4
   Gently incorporate dry ingredients, then mix in cheese.
5. 5
   Place butter in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet; bake until butter is melted.
6. 6
   Remove from oven, and tilt to coat bottom and sides.
7. 7
   Pour batter into prepared skillet; bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
8. 8
   Let cornbread cool in skillet at least 15 minutes before cutting.
9. 9
   Serve warm or at room temperature.
10. 10
    Wrap completely cooled bread in plastic, and store at room temperature up to 1 day.