Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 425A F. Lightly oil a cast-iron skillet with a little canola oil.
2. 2
   Heat it in the oven while you mix the cornbread batter.
3. 3
   In a large bowl stir together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, brown sugar and salt.
4. 4
   Add the boiling water mixed with 2 tablespoons canola oil and stir to mix, but do not overbeat.
5. 5
   Add additional hot water if necessary to make a light batter.
6. 6
   Spoon batter into the hot cast-iron skillet.
7. 7
   Batter should sizzle when it contacts the skillet.
8. 8
   Bake 30 minutes or until the cornbread is light brown on top and springs back to the touch.
9. 9
   Cut into wedges and serve.