Pumpkin corn bread

From BH & G. Serves 12.

6 T butter, melted
2 c cornmeal
1/3 c sugar
2 T corn flour
2 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
1 t salt
1/4 t pumpkin pie spice
1 c buttermilk
1 8oz carton sour cream
1 lightly beaten egg
3/4 cup canned pumpkin

1. Heat oven to 350. Generously brush a 12 inch cast iron skillet w/ 2 T butter; set aside remaining butter.

2. In large mixing bowl combine cornmeal, sugar, corn flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice. In another bowl combine remaining butter, buttermilk, sour cream, egg, and pumpkin; whisk into cornmeal mixture. Pour into prepared pan.

3. Bake for 22 to 25 mins or til a toothpick inserted of center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.

Can also be prepared as muffins. Prepare as above except brush 22 1 3/4 inch muffin tin cups w/ 2 T butter. Spoon in batter. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until toothpick comes out cleanly.