Craig Claiborne'S Southern Cornbread

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Sift the flour, cornmeal, baking soda, and salt into a mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Beat the eggs until foamy and stir them into the dry mixture.

4. 4

   Stir in the buttermilk and 1 cup whole milk.

5. 5

   Heat the butter in a 9 X 2-inch black skillet, and when it is very hot but not brown, pour in the batter.

6. 6

   Carefully pour the remaining 1 cup whole milk on top of the batter without stirring.

7. 7

   Place the dish in the oven and bake 50 minutes, or until set and baked through.

8. 8

   Slice into wedges.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.