Dixie corn bread

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsWhite cornmeal
3tablespoonsAll-purpose flour
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonBaking soda
2cupsButtermilk
1Egg
2tablespoonsBacon drippings (or melted butter)

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large mixing bowl sift together cornmeal, with flour salt and baking soda. Add buttermilk, egg and drippings, mixing just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour into greased, hot 10-inch oven proof skillet. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

Serve warm, with butter.