Classic Cornbread

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   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and brush a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil.

2. 2

   Whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.

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   In another bowl, whisk the egg, vegetable oil and buttermilk, then fold into the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula until just combined.

4. 4

   Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 10 to 12 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer to a rack and let cool 15 minutes before serving.

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   Photograph by Alison Gootee

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