Southern Cornbread

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and position a rack in the middle.

2. 2

   Butter an 8-inch-square baking pan.

3. 3

   Melt the butter in the microwave in a microwave-safe dish in three 15-second intervals on high or in a small pan on the stove.

4. 4

   Set it aside to cool.

5. 5

   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and the eggs.

7. 7

   Add the melted butter.

8. 8

   Add the flour-cornmeal mixture and stir just until combined.

9. 9

   Pour the batter into the pan.

10. 10

    Bake until the cornbread just begins to brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 23 minutes.

11. 11

    Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

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