Delicious Southern Cornbread recipe

8 servings

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup self-rising cornmeal

3/4 cup buttermilk

1 egg

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon self-rising cornmeal

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

In an 8 inch cast iron skillet, heat vegetable oil over low heat.

In a medium bowl, mix together cornmeal, buttermilk, egg and honey.

Carefully stir in the hot oil.

Sprinkle skillet with remaining 1 tablespoon corn meal.

Spoon mixture into skillet.

Bake in preheated oven for 22 minutes, or until firm.

Serve hot.