Step 1

Preheat your grill or oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 2

Place a 12" cast iron skillet in your oven or on a grill to preheat.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.

Step 4

In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, milk, eggs, and 4 Tablespoons melted butter.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir lightly to combine. Do not over mix the batter.

Step 6

Add 4 Tablespoons butter to your cast iron skillet and allow the butter to melt.

Step 7

Pour batter into skillet over the melted butter.

Step 8

Close your oven or grill and reduce the heat to 350 degrees F.

Step 9

Cook for 40 minutes or until the toothpick inserted in the middle of the cornbread comes out clean and the cornbread is golden brown.