Moist and Tender Brown Butter Cornbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup buttermilk

Directions

Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Transfer skillet to oven and heat until butter is melted and well browned, 10 to 20 minutes (you can measure your wet and dry ingredients while waiting). Pour browned butter into a heatproof cup or bowl, leaving about 1 tablespoon remaining in skillet.