Southern Cornbread

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425u00b0.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine cornmeal mix and sugar.

3. 3

   Add vegetable oil to a 10 or 11-inch cast-iron skillet.

4. 4

   Place in oven to heat for 10 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine egg, buttermilk and 1/4 cup melted butter. Add all at once to cornmeal mixture.

6. 6

   Stir until just moistened (batter should be lumpy).

7. 7

   Remove skillet from oven and swirl oil to coat bottom and side.

8. 8

   Pour batter into hot skillet.

9. 9

   Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown and a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

10. 10

    Brush remaining 1/4 cup melted butter over top.

11. 11

    Serve warm.

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