Step 1

Preheat oven to 400F and lightly grease an 8 or 9 inch square or round pan and set aside. (Feel free to use a cast iron skillet if you prefer. )(See my notes below to make corn muffins.)

Step 2

Melt butter and set aside to cool while assembling the rest of the ingredients.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, cooled butter, and eggs. Whisk to combine.

Step 5

Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix together just until combined.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown on top and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Step 7

Let cornbread cool for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into pieces and serving.