Ingredients for - Real Southern Cornbread

1. Cornmeal 2 cups
2. All-purpose flour 2 cups
3. Salt ½ teaspoon
4. Baking powder 2 tablespoons
5. Eggs 2
6. Margarine, melted 1 cup
7. Buttermilk 4 cups
8. Corn oil ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Real Southern Cornbread

1 . Stage

In a large bowl mix together the corn meal, flour, salt, and baking powder.

2 . Stage

In a separate bowl mix together the eggs, butter, and buttermilk. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until well blended.

3 . Stage

Heat a dry 12 inch cast iron skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add corn oil to skillet, swirl oil around to coat bottom and sides. Leave remaining oil in pan. Return to high heat for 1 minute.

4 . Stage

Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet and cook on high heat until bubbles start to form in the center. Remove from stove.

5 . Stage

Bake in a preheated 400 degree F (200 degree C) oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve warm.