Easy Southern Cornbread

Step 1

Note:  If you want to turn regular milk into buttermilk, simply add the milk to a bowl and add about 1 tsp apple cider vinegar.  Let it sit until you get the rest of the ingredients combined (about 10 minutes).

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400 F.

Step 3

In a cast iron skillet, add fat and/or butter and place in the oven to melt as the oven heats up.

Step 4

Mix all dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl until incorporated.

Step 5

In a large bowl, beat the eggs.

Step 6

Add the dry ingredients to the eggs and mix.  Add the milk and hot fat from the pan and mix gently until incorporated.

Step 7

Add batter to the hot skillet and cook for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve right away with butter.  Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.