Custard Filled Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   In large bowl, sift together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
3. 3
   Make a well in center of dry ingredients and pour in buttermilk and eggs.
4. 4
   Stir until almost blended.
5. 5
   Stir in 1 cup milk and kernels until just combined.
6. 6
   Do not overmix.
7. 7
   Pour butter into a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and melt in oven.
8. 8
   Swirl to coat bottom and sides.
9. 9
   Scrape batter into skillet and sprinkle with remaining milk.
10. 10
    Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
11. 11
    Serve hot with sweet butter.