Skillet Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Heat the lard in a 9-inch iron skillet over moderate heat until the lard has melted.
3. 3
   Set aside. Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl. In another bowl, beat the egg lightly with a fork, then stir in buttermilk and the melted lard.
4. 4
   Pour the buttermilk mixture over the cornmeal mixture and stir together just until the batter is smooth.
5. 5
   Pour the batter into the prepared skillet.
6. 6
   Bake in the center of the oven for about 20 minutes or until the top of the bread is golden brown and the sides have begun to draw away.
7. 7
   Cut into wedges.