Southern-Style Corn Bread

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450.

2. 2

   Oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and put it in the oven.

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine 1 1/3 cups of cornmeal with the sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.

4. 4

   Put the remaining 2/3 cup of cornmeal in a medium heatproof bowl, add the boiling water and stir well.

5. 5

   Stir in the buttermilk and eggs, then add the dry ingredients and the melted butter.

6. 6

   Mix until just blended.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the hot baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.

8. 8

   Turn the corn bread out onto a rack to cool completely.

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