Southern Cornbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. bacon drippings or Crisco or oil
2 c. white corn meal
1 Tbsp. white flour
1 tsp. sugar (optional)
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1 egg, beaten

Preparation

Heat oven to 425\u00b0.
In 10-inch iron skillet (on top of stove), melt drippings.
Mix rest of ingredients until blended.
Add drippings.
Pour back into skillet.
Bake 25 minutes or until done.