Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9 inch round cake pan or cast iron skillet.

Step 2

Add the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking soda to a mixing bowl and stir to combine.

Step 3

Add the oil, egg, and buttermilk to a small bowl and whisk to combine.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined with a few lumps remaining.

Step 5

Spread mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.