Chipotle Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Spray a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with oil and dollop in the butter.
3. 3
   Combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
4. 4
   Whisk together the eggs, milk, and pureed chipotle-adobo mix in a small bowl.
5. 5
   Place the prepared skillet in the oven to heat up for a few minutes, allowing the butter to melt.
6. 6
   Combine the cornmeal mixture and the egg mixture, stirring until everything is just mixed.
7. 7
   Then pull the skillet from the oven and pour about half the melted butter from the skillet into the batter.
8. 8
   Stir the butter in, and working quickly so the skillet remains almost smoking hot, transfer the batter into it.
9. 9
   Put the whole shebang back in the oven and bake until its deep golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.