Southern Cornbread (8 servings) 3 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup self-rising corn meal mix 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 large egg 1 Tablespoon honey 1 additional Tablespoon self-rising corn meal mix Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In an 8 inch cast iron skillet, heat vegetable oil over low heat. In a medium bowl, mix together cornmeal, buttermilk, egg and honey. Carefully stir in the hot oil. Sprinkle skillet with remaining 1 Tablespoon corn meal. Spoon mixture into skillet. Bake in preheated oven for 22 minutes until firm. Serve warm with a smear of butter and a drizzle of honey. Cornbread just like grandma makes. For real. She gave me the recipe. Huge family favorite in our neck of the woods. Mr Breakfast would like to thank caroline for this recipe. Recipe number 314. Submitted 7/10/2002.