Cook The Book: Truman Capote'S Family'S Cornbread

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450u00b0F. Place the butter or drippings in a 10-inch cast iron skillet; place it in the oven.

2. 2

   Combine the eggs and buttermilk in a small bowl or measuring cup, whisking together well with a fork.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, salt, baking soda, and cornmeal; stir well to combine.

4. 4

   Stir the egg mixture into the dry ingredients, beating just until the dry ingredients are moistened and no more.

5. 5

   Pull the skillet from the oven. It should be hot, with the fat sizzling. Swirl the pan to coat. Quickly transfer batter to skillet; return skillet to oven.

6. 6

   Bake until browned and pulling away from skillet, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot, in wedges.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.