Corn Bread

Corn Bread

Miz Helen's Kitchen

1/4 cup olive oil

1 1/2 cup yellow corn meal

1/2 cup flour

1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/4 cup buttermilk or regular milk

1 egg, beaten

Heat olive oil in iron skillet and coat evenly. Combine dry ingredients, add milk and egg mix until blended. Add melted olive oil and mix well. Pour batter into heated oiled iron skillet.

Bake at 425 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes

Option:

The Olive Oil can be substituted with bacon grease, my grandmother used the bacon grease and sometimes I do to. For the dressing I always use the olive oil. Many things can be added to this recipe, like whole corn, peppers, chili's, onion's, and different cheeses.