Stone Ground Corn Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Pour oil into cast-iron skillet.
2. 2
   Heat to the smoking point in 400° oven.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, combine cornmeal and other dry ingredients. Blend thoroughly.
4. 4
   When oil is hot, add buttermilk to dry ingredients and mix with stiff whisk.
5. 5
   Carefully remove skillet from oven and pour hot oil into batter, mixing with whisk while pouring.
6. 6
   Pour batter into skillet and return to oven.
7. 7
   Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
8. 8
   Remove and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.