Skillet cornbread

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsCornmeal
2teaspoonsBaking powder
½teaspoonBaking soda
2teaspoonsSalt
4Eggs, beaten
1½cupButtermilk
1cupWater
1tablespoonShortening

Directions

Sift together dry ingredients. Combine eggs, buttermilk, and water.

slowly stir into cornmeal mixture just until dry ingredients are moistened.

Melt shortening in a 9 inch cast-iron skillet in a 400 degree oven until very hot. Pour batter into hot skillet. Bake at 425 for 35 minutes or until lightly browned.