Cracklin' Cornbread

Cracklin' Cornbread is beloved in the southern United States.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
• 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 cup dried cracklings

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl.
3. Add egg and buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
4. Stir in cracklings.
5. Place a well-greased 10 inch cast iron skillet oven for 5 minutes or until hot.
6. Pour batter in hot skillet.
7. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.