- 1 cup yellow cornmeal (medium grind)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional, for a lightly sweet cornbread)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, room temperature
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for the skillet