Iron Skillet Cornbread The Iron Skillet Is A Must.

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   Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees.

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   Generously grease your iron skillet with 1-2 tablespoons of shortening and dust with cornmeal until the surface is well coated. DO NOT HEAT THE SKILLET.

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   In a large mixing bowl cut 3 tablespoons of shortening into the 2 1/2 cups of cornmeal (much like you would when making biscuits). Add the egg and buttermilk and mix well.

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   Pour into skillet and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crusty.

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   Serve immediately with butter and a cold glass of milk!

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   In this photo the cornbread pictured had 1/2 cup of fresh corn kernels added.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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