Buttermilk Cornbread (Utah Cable Car Company Restaurant)

A fluffy, flavorful, cake-like cornbread

6 T. butter, melted
2/3 C. sugar
2 eggs
1 C. buttermilk (may use powdered buttermilk, make adjustments according to pkg)
½ tsp. soda
1 C. flour
1 C. cornmeal
½ tsp. salt

Combine ingredients in this order in electric mixer: melt butter and mix with sugar. Add eggs. Add soda to buttermilk separately before adding to other ingredients Add dry ingredients, mix well. Pour into greased cast iron skillet (best) or 8x8 square pan. Bake 350 degrees for 30 min. Test with toothpick, do not undercook.

Christine Williamson