Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Spray or lightly grease a 9 inch round pan or skillet

Step 3

If using a cast iron skillet, put it in the oven while the oven preheats.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Stir in egg, milk and vegetable oil until well combined.

Step 6

Pour batter into prepared pan or hot skillet

Step 7

Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. I find the time is closer to 20 minutes with a skillet and 25 with a regular pan.

Step 8

Optional: Once out of the oven, I like to take about a ⅛ tbsp pat of butter and rub it all over the top of the cornbread and let it melt in.