Barbara's Skillet Corn Bread

This recipe was taken from the December 2009 issue of Marin Magazine from the story A Carriage House Christmas. Recipe by Barbara Lavelle (left).

Barbara's Skillet Corn Bread

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons melted butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Combine wet ingredients in a small bowl. Add mixtures together until blended.
4. Pour olive oil into a black cast-iron skillet, covering the entire bottom. Carefully heat in the oven at 450° until a water drop sizzles.
5. Pour mixture into the hot skillet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Test with a wooden pick.