Southern Style Cornbread
Ingredients:
| 2 | tablespoons bacon grease |
| 1½ | cups cornmeal |
| ½ | cup flour |
| ¼ | cup sugar (optional) |
| ½ | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | tablespoon baking powder |
| ¼ | teaspoon baking soda |
| 2 | eggs |
| 1 | cup buttermilk |
| ¼ | cup butter, melted |
Place the bacon grease in a seasoned 10‑inch cast-iron skillet. Put the skillet in the oven and pre-heat to 375° F.
Mix the dry ingredients in medium bowl. In another bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then whisk in the buttermilk and the butter. Stir the liquids into the dry ingredients until combined.
After the bacon grease has melted and the pan is hot, swirl the skillet to moisten the sides. Pour any excess grease into the batter and stir to combine. Pour the batter into the skillet and bake at 375° F for 20 to 25 minutes until top is golden.