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Skillet Cornbread

• From: Eclectic Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 Tbs baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 cup shortening, plus 2 Tbs, room temperature

• 1 large egg

• 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat buttermilk

Try adding bacon and jalapeños to make this smoky and spicy.

Directions

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Preheat cast iron skillet on stove top.
• Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add 1/4 cup shortening.
• Combine with fork or pastry knife until well combined. Add egg and buttermilk. Mix well.
• Add 2 tablespoons shortening to hot skillet. Wipe oil all around pan with a paper towel.
• Add batter and let cook over medium heat on the stove top for 2–3 minutes.
• Finish in preheated oven. Cook until browned and the edges have become crispy.