Skillet Corn Bread

Name: Skillet Corn Bread
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1/4 cup milk; 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided

This skillet bread looks like a puffy pancake but has the easy-to-cut texture of conventional corn bread. It complements everything from chicken to chili. Kathy Teela of Tucson, Arizona submitted this yummy recipe.

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. In another small bowl, beat the egg, milk and 3 teaspoons oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Heat remaining oil in a heavy 8-in. skillet over low heat. Pour batter into the hot skillet; cover and cook for 4-5 minutes. Turn and cook 4 minutes longer or until golden brown.