Southern Corn Pone Bread

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Preheat a 9-inch cast iron skillet on the center rack.

2 . Stage

Carefully remove the preheated skillet from the oven and pour in oil; gently swirl to coat the bottom and sides. Return the skillet to the oven for 10 minutes.

3 . Stage

Meanwhile, mix together cornmeal and salt in a medium bowl. Beat in buttermilk and eggs to form a thin batter.

4 . Stage

Carefully pull out the center rack and pour batter into hot oil in the skillet.

5 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. If desired, turn the oven to broil for the last few minutes of baking to brown the top.

6 . Stage

Shake the skillet to release corn pone. Serve warm in the skillet or turn out onto a serving plate.