This is a delicious cornbread recipe that is so easy to prepare but truly satisfying!

INGREDIENTS

1 3/4 cups self-rising cornmeal
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
2 – 3 Tbsp. sugar, optional
3 Tbsp. bacon drippings or other shortening

• Stir eggs and buttermilk. Mix in cornmeal and sugar, combining well.
• In a black iron skillet, add the bacon drippings and place it into the oven, heating well. Pour the hot bacon drippings into the cornmeal mixture and back into the hot skillet.
• Place the skillet into a 450 degrees F preheated oven and bake for 1/2 hour. Serve with butter.