1½ cups buttermilk (or whole milk with 2 Tbs vinegar)
egg (optional)
1 stick salted melted butter
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. Add bacon grease to cast iron skillet and place in over to heat. Using a mixing bowl underneath, add dry ingredients through a sifter (or just add to mixing bowl and stir well). Beat egg into buttermilk, add to dry mix, stir in butter.
Add mix to hot cast iron skillet, turn oven down to 400. Place skillet in center oven to cook for 15-20 minutes depending on size of skillet or round pan. (should be 10 - 12 inches diameter)
Recipe by Living Well 2-day at https://livingwell2day.com/black-eyed-peas/