Crackling Corn Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
3. 3
   Stir the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
4. 4
   Then stir in the buttermilk, bacon, melted butter, and egg and mix gently.
5. 5
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan, set on the center rack of the oven, and bake for 25 minutes.
6. 6
   The corn bread is done when the edges are lightly browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. 7
   Cut into 3-inch squares to serve.
8. 8
   Variation: Spoon the batter into 10 greased muffin cups and bake for about 20 minutes.