Cheddar-Tarragon Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and sugar; set aside.
2. 2
   Place butter in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet; set in oven until butter melts and begins to brown.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs.
4. 4
   Remove skillet from oven and pour melted butter into buttermilk mixture; whisk to combine and add in Cheddar and tarragon.
5. 5
   Stir buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients until just combined.
6. 6
   Pour into hot skillet and return to oven.
7. 7
   Bake until skewer inserted into center tests clean, about 20 minutes.