Step 1

Preheat oven to 400ºF. Put a 12” cast iron skillet in the oven while it preheats. (See notes for using a baking dish instead.)

Step 2

Cream 2/3 cup butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Stir in milk and eggs.

Step 3

Combine dry ingredients; stir into wet ingredients until just combined.

Step 4

Remove hot cast iron pan from oven and drop 1 tablespoon of butter into the pan and swirl it around to coat the bottom and sides of skillet.

Step 5

Pour batter into hot skillet and return it to the hot oven. Cook for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Cut into wedges and serve warm with butter and/or honey.