Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Grease the skillet with bacon drippings or butter. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking soda and powder, sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Whisk in buttermilk, butter, and lightly beaten eggs until well combined.

Step 4

Heat up cast iron until hot, remove from the heat and carefully pour in batter. The cast skillet gives it a crispy bottom and side crust; sub with a 9 or 10-inch baking pan.

Step 5

Bake for about  15-18 minutes or until golden or deeply brown and skewer inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 6

Brush top of the cornbread with melted butter after it comes off the pan. Serve with your favorite stews, soups or protein-based meal.