Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 

1/2 cup buttermilk 

3 tablespoons milk 

1 large egg 

1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 

1/2 cup granulated sugar 

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 

1 tablespoon baking powder 

1 teaspoon salt 

Preparation

Heat oven to 325 degrees.

Melt butter. Combine with buttermilk, milk, and egg. Sift together dry ingredients; add to buttermilk mixture and stir until just blended. Pour into buttered 10-by-7-inch dish.

Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until firm and golden.