Texas Iron Skillet Cornbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal (stoneground preferred)
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon shortening
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Mix all ingredients together.
Pour into a pre-heated, oiled or greased 8-9\" iron skillet.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Add corn, jalapenos, bacon, etc. for variety.
Pouring the batter into the hot skillet gives it a crisp crust.