Buttermilk Corn Bread

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   Preheat oven to 425 deg.

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   If using iron skillet, grease and preheat for two minutes in hot oven before pouring in batter.

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   Have all ingredients at room temperature (about 75 deg.)

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   Combine

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   1/2 cup plain flour

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   1/2 teaspoon soda

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   11/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder

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   1 tablespoon sugar

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   1 teaspoon salt

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    11/2 cup yellow or white corn meal

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    Combine and beat:

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    1 cup buttermilk

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    2 eggs

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    3 to 4 tablespoons melted butter or oil (I use olive oil)

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    Stir the liquid into the dry ingredients with a few swift strokes.

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    Pour batter into a greased 9X9 inch pan, baking dish, or 10 1/2 inch (preheated) iron skillet and bake for about 1/2 hour.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.