Aunt Mary'S Alabama Cornbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup white cornmeal
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons sugar
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1/3 cup oil
1/4 cup oil, to coat the skillet

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Place a 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat on the stove top to preheat while you mix the batter.
Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
Mix wet ingredients and then stir into the dry mix.
Pour the 1/4 cup oil into the skillet and turn the heat to high.
When the oil begins to shimmer pour the batter into the pan.
Bake approximately 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Serve hot with plenty of butter.
Enjoy!