INGREDIENTS:

1 c. corn meal
4 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. melted shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 c. buttermilk
1 tbsp. shortening or bacon grease

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place iron skillet in heated oven, placing 1 tablespoon shortening or bacon grease in skillet to melt. Mix dry ingredients together. Mix liquids and stir together lightly until blended. Pour corn bread mixture into heated skillet and place in oven. Bake for 30 minutes. This makes a nice crust on corn bread. To make a full skillet of thick corn bread and for leftovers, double this recipe.

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