Southern Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425°.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, combine cornmeal mix and sugar.
3. 3
   Add vegetable oil to a 10 or 11-inch cast-iron skillet.
4. 4
   Place in oven to heat for 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine egg, buttermilk and 1/4 cup melted butter. Add all at once to cornmeal mixture.
6. 6
   Stir until just moistened (batter should be lumpy).
7. 7
   Remove skillet from oven and swirl oil to coat bottom and side.
8. 8
   Pour batter into hot skillet.
9. 9
   Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown and a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Brush remaining 1/4 cup melted butter over top.
11. 11
    Serve warm.