Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large bowl. Then add the cornmeal.
2. 2
   Melt the butter in a medium bowl in the microwave, then add the milk and heat in the microwave until the mixture is about room temperature.
3. 3
   Beat the egg into the milk mixture until well combined.
4. 4
   Melt the 2 tbsp. butter in a 9 inch cast iron skillet in a 425 degree oven until the butter just starts to color, about 3 to 4 minutes.
5. 5
   While the butter is melting, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and combine quickly with a few strokes.
6. 6
   Pour the batter into the hot pan on top of the butter. Bake for 20 minutes. Turn out onto a board or plate while hot.