2 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 c. Aunt Jemima self-rising corn meal mix
2 tbsp. sugar (optional)
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
1/2 stick butter

Heat oven to 425°F. Put vegetable oil in 10-inch skillet. Heat in oven for 3 minutes; tilt skillet to coat bottom evenly. Combine corn meal, melted butter, sugar, buttermilk and egg. Mix well. Pour into hot skillet; bake 25 to 30 minutes.