Step 1

Heat up the 1/4 cup unsalted butter in your cast iron skillet and continue to stir and toss around until it has browned nicely. Transfer to a heat-proof bowl and let it cool down.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt, stir together.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix together the milk, egg and browned butter.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 400F, oil your cast iron skillet with the 1 Tbsp of butter, insert in your hot oven prior to mixing the batter.

Step 5

Combine the wet and dry ingredients, it is important that you mix till just combined, do NOT overmix.

Step 6

Take out the cast iron skillet from the oven, pour in the cornbread mix into the hot skillet.

Step 7

Bake for 30 mins or until a toothpick comes out dry when inserted.

Step 8

Let it sit for 10 mins before turning it over unto a flat dish.

Step 9

Serve warm, top with some butter and honey/maple syrup.