Skillet Corn Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preaheat oven to 425 degrees or prepare a fire so you will have hot coals in hearth.
2. 2
   Put dry ingredients unsifted in mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Mix in buttermilk and egg.
4. 4
   Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and mix thoroughly.
5. 5
   Put remaining oil in 9-inch cast- iron skillet.
6. 6
   (If baking in fireplace use cast-iron skillet with legs, called spider pan.)
7. 7
   Heat skillet in oven or over coals for 5 to 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Pour batter into skillet and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until brown.
9. 9
   Cut into 6 wedges and butter at table.