Skillet Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450'F.
2. 2
   Pour the oil into a seasoned cast iron skillet and place in the oven.
3. 3
   Let the skillet heat up until very hot.
4. 4
   I noticed mine was smoking when I removed it, so that means its very hot.
5. 5
   When done, remove the pan from the oven and pour off any excess oil.
6. 6
   While the oil is heating, in a mixing bowl, sift together the corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
7. 7
   Stir in the buttermilk, eggs and melted butter, stirring until just mixed.
8. 8
   Stir in the corn kernels.
9. 9
   Pour the batter into the hot skillet and return to the oven.
10. 10
    Reduce the heat to 400'F.
11. 11
    Bake the bread until golden brown on top.
12. 12
    Use a skewer to test the center of the bread.
13. 13
    If it comes out clean it is done.
14. 14
    Cool the skillet on a wire rack for about 5 minutes and then turn out onto a large plate and cut into wedges.
15. 15
    This makes about 8 wedges.
16. 16
    Bon Appetit!