Corn Bread

I made some cornbread according to 'The Joy of Cooking' recipe:

Preheat oven to 425F. Grease an 8"x8" pan and preheat it.

Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup corn meal
• 1 Tbsp
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda

Mix the wet ingredients in a small bowl:

• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 3 Tbsp melted butter

Fold the wet into the dry until just combined, then bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.

The result was nothing short of excellent. Light, moist, and fluffy. I always find that baking with buttermilk adds a je ne sais quoi.