Skillet Cornbread

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400u00b0.

2. 2

   Heat the lard in a 9-inch iron skillet over moderate heat until the lard has melted.

3. 3

   Set aside. Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl. In another bowl, beat the egg lightly with a fork, then stir in buttermilk and the melted lard.

4. 4

   Pour the buttermilk mixture over the cornmeal mixture and stir together just until the batter is smooth.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the prepared skillet.

6. 6

   Bake in the center of the oven for about 20 minutes or until the top of the bread is golden brown and the sides have begun to draw away.

7. 7

   Cut into wedges.

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