Perfect Cornbread

Perfect Cornbread

Oven on to 425 degrees farenheit

1 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 cups cornmeal

1 T. baking powder

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 c. sugar

Whisk these together in large bowl.

1 stick butter, melted

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup milk

2 eggs

Whisk these together in 4-cup liquid measure

(Use to melt butter in microwave, then measure in order, eggs last).

1 Tbsp. bacon drippings

Melt this in iron skillet in oven.

Pour wet mixture into dry, stirring gently until just mixed.

Pour batter carefully but quickly into hot grease in skillet;

Return to oven for 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown

and the center, knifed, comes out with no wet batter.

Cool for a few minutes before cutting.