Nono's Classic Cornbread

2/3 c yellow cornmeal
1/2 c flour
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 c sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 c milk
2 Tbs bacon fat

Preheat oven to 450°F.

Melt bacon drippings in an 8" iron skillet over low heat and set aside.

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Combine egg and milk and stir into dry mixture until incorporated. Pour warm bacon drippings into the batter and stir in well.

Pour the batter into the warm iron skillet and bake at 450°F for 20 minutes.