Pioneer Skillet Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. white or yellow cornmeal
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
4 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
Prepare a fire so you will have hot coals on the hearth.
Put dry ingredients unsifted in bowl.
Mix in buttermilk and egg.
Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and mix thoroughly.
Put remaining oil in 9-inch cast-iron skillet. (If baking in fireplace, use cast-iron skillet with legs, called spider pan.)
Heat skillet in oven or over coals for 5 to 10 minutes.
In oven, pour batter into skillet and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until brown.
Cut into wedges and serve with butter.