2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. self-rising yellow cornmeal
1 tbsp. self-rising flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 large egg
1 tsp. sugar

Place oil in an 8-inch iron skillet. Heat in 450°F oven for 5 minutes. Combine cornmeal, flour, soda and sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Stir lightly beaten egg and buttermilk into dry mixture and mix just enough to moisten ingredients. Pour into hot pan; bake about 20 minutes, until golden brown.