Frank Stitt'S Corn Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450°.
2. 2
   Preheat an 8-to9-inch cast-iron skillet in the hot oven.
3. 3
   Add cornmeal and flour to a large bowl; stir in the milks, a little at a time, mixing with a large wooden spoon; the batter will be quite loose.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, add the bacon fat to the preheated skillet, return it to the oven, and heat until the fat is very hot, about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove the skillet from the oven; pour all but 1 tablespoon of the hot fat into the cornmeal mixture and stir to combine.
6. 6
   Add the egg and stir to combine.
7. 7
   Pour the cornmeal mixture into the hot skillet and immediately place it in the oven.
8. 8
   Bake for 20-30 minutes, until golden brown.
9. 9
   Remove from the oven and unmold; serve hot.