Southern Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 435°.
2. 2
   Sift first 4 ingredients in medium mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Add cornmeal.
4. 4
   Combine 1/4 cup oil, brown sugar and eggs. Add buttermilk to this and then combine with dry ingredients. Beat only until smooth.
5. 5
   Cover bottom of 10-inch cast-iron skillet with bacon drippings.
6. 6
   Heat on top of stove until very hot.
7. 7
   Pour batter in skillet.
8. 8
   Immediately put in oven.
9. 9
   Bake 25 to 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from skillet so that crust is on top.
11. 11
    (This is good to use in any cornbread dressing.)