Southern Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and position a rack in the middle.
2. 2
   Butter an 8-inch-square baking pan.
3. 3
   Melt the butter in the microwave in a microwave-safe dish in three 15-second intervals on high or in a small pan on the stove.
4. 4
   Set it aside to cool.
5. 5
   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
6. 6
   In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and the eggs.
7. 7
   Add the melted butter.
8. 8
   Add the flour-cornmeal mixture and stir just until combined.
9. 9
   Pour the batter into the pan.
10. 10
    Bake until the cornbread just begins to brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 23 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.