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Expand3/4 cups sifted all purpose flour Ask a question about this ingredient
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 teaspoons salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/4 cup stone ground yellow or white cornmeal Ask a question about this ingredient
1 egg Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons melted butter Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup milk or buttermilk Ask a question about this ingredient
2 - 3 tablespoons butter for melting in the pan Ask a question about this ingredient
Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large bowl. Then add the cornmeal.
Ask a question about this stepMelt the butter in a medium bowl in the microwave, then add the milk and heat in the microwave until the mixture is about room temperature.
Ask a question about this stepBeat the egg into the milk mixture until well combined.
Ask a question about this stepMelt the 2 tbsp. butter in a 9 inch cast iron skillet in a 425 degree oven until the butter just starts to color, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepWhile the butter is melting, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and combine quickly with a few strokes.
Ask a question about this stepPour the batter into the hot pan on top of the butter. Bake for 20 minutes. Turn out onto a board or plate while hot.
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2 TBSP butter are listed in the ingredients, which appear to be for buttering the skillet. But there is also butter in the milk mixture...how much?