Skillet cornbread

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsCornmeal
2teaspoonsBaking powder
½teaspoonBaking soda
2teaspoonsSalt
4Eggs, beaten
cupButtermilk
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.