Smoky Mountain Skillet Cornbread For Two

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400

Step 2: Melt 2 and 1/2 tbsp melted butter or bacon grease

Step 3: Combine 2 1/2 tbsp melted butter or bacon grease and milk. Add beaten egg

Step 4: Combine cornmeal and self-rising flour in separate bowl

Step 5: Add cornmeal mixture to milk mixture until just combined. Let sit for 10 minutes

Step 6: While mixture is sitting, taking remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or bacon grease (unmelted) and coat cast iron skillet

Step 7: Place buttered or greased cast iron skillet in oven.

Step 8: When mixture is ready, carefully remove the hot skillet. Pour in batter.

Step 9: Place back in oven and bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.