Skillet Corn Bread

Put about three tablespoons bacon fat or lard in a 10 inch cast iron skillet and put it in the oven. Preheat oven to 450º.

While the oven is heating mix:

1 1/2 cups corn meal
3 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda

Combine:

2 cups buttermilk
1 egg

Add to dry and mix.


Melt 2 Tbsp bacon drippings or butter and add to mixture. Stir to mix.
Add 1 to 2 cups grated cheddar and a chopped jalapeno to batter.

When oven reaches temperature, take out cast iron skillet (don't forget it is very hot) and pour the batter into the hot grease.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.