South Carolina Cornbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. cornmeal (yellow)
dash of sugar (if you prefer \"Yankee\" cornbread)
1/2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/4 c. buttermilk
2 Tbsp. melted shortening

Preparation

Mix dry ingredients.
Beat eggs with buttermilk and shortening.
Add to dry ingredients and mix well.
Heat a 9-inch cast-iron skillet (put a little oil in skillet) in a 450\u00b0 oven. Pour mix in skillet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
Take out and turn cornbread over and bake another 12 to 15 minutes.