Real Southern Cornbread

preheat oven to 400 F.

Ingredients:
2 cups cornmeal
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons baking powder
2 Tablespoons sugar (we use non-refined, organic)
2 eggs
1 cup melted butter (we use non-dairy, unsalted margarine)
4 cups buttermilk

Directions:
1. In a large bowl mix together the corn meal, flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.
2. In a separate bowl mix together the eggs, butter, and buttermilk.
3. Add the liquid mixture to the dry mixture and stir until well blended.
4. Heat in a dry 12 inch cast iron skillet over high heat for 2 minutes.
5. Add corn oil to the skillet, swirl oil around to coat the bottom an sides. Leave remaining oil in pan. Return to high heat for 1 minute.
6. Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet and cook on high heat until bubbles start to form in the center.
7. Remove from stove.
8. Bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven (200 degrees C) for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Serve warm.