Cast Iron Corn Bread

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Whisk eggs together in a large bowl until light and frothy; stir in milk. Stir in cornmeal and salt. Add oil; stir until batter is smooth.

3 . Stage

Place shortening in a 10-inch cast iron skillet; heat skillet in the preheated oven until shortening is liquefied, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove skillet and pour in batter.

4 . Stage

Return skillet to oven and bake until corn bread is lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

5 . Stage

Remove skillet from oven immediately and cover with wooden cutting board. Use oven mitts to invert skillet and tip corn bread onto cutting board. Cut into 8 wedges.